CERAMIC TILE PAINTING WORKSHOP

Be inspired by Peranakan tile designs. The Peranakan community is known for their shophouses decorated with beautiful and ornate tiles. These intricate tiles can be found in the form of artistic panels at entrances, along hallways, and courtyards. Motifs such as birds, fish, fruits, flowers, and auspicious symbols are often featured on the tiles. In this workshop, add a twist to tradition and reinterpret the tile designs with your own style!

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Create your own unique ceramic tile design! From a variety of templates featuring Peranakan as well as other geometric designs, you will trace and transfer the pattern onto a plain tile. You will be guided on painting techniques as well as characteristics of the Peranakan colour palette.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Characteristics of Peranakan tile motifs - symmetry, geometry, common themes, recurring design elements • How to trace and transfer image onto tile surface • Colour harmony • Painting techniques: How to achieve smooth glossy finish • Adding tactility and dimension using relief outliners

TOOLS & MATERIALS

• Ceramic tiles (white, glazed matt or glossy) • Templates with various Peranakan or geometric theme designs • Graphite paper, pencil (for transferring the designs onto the tile) • Ceramic paint, various colours • Precision needle-tip squeeze bottles • Dotting tools • Disposables: tablecloths; paper napkins; newspapers