In this introductory course, students will first be introduced to the materials and their uses. After which they will be shown painting techniques in the Iznik style and start to design their own works for the class. Then they transfer their chosen design onto a ceramic surface. This will take the bulk of the term and at the end, the students will be firing their works which they can claim as their own impressions of the Iznik style.
Sibel Pekgoz graduated from Gazi University in Ankara after studying Fine Arts. She worked for 12 years in the field of Ceramics and Glass Technology at Ankara Technical Institute exhibiting ceramic and tile works on themed projects and exhibitions. Working on glass bead and glass fusion she established the “Decorative Glass Workshop”. Now based in London she makes traditional marbling art in her leisure time and works on individual tiles in the “Fired Treasures” ceramic studio.
Deadline for enrolment : Thursday 18th October 2018