Paint Your Own Pottery Workshop

Paint Your Own Islimi Plate!

Learn to paint an Islimi pattern in this beginner to intermediate workshop taught by Alexandria based Artist and Instructor Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, aka B A Hlioui Art. Bridget’s passion for patterns and world cultures has been featured in Alexandria’s very own Art on the Avenue and is gaining national recognition. And lucky for us, she loves to share all she knows in workshops! Bridget will walk you through the process as you choose to design your own plate or select one with a pre-drawn design to paint.

About the Workshop:
Islimi or Arabesque design is form of artistic decoration that has been used for centuries in the Islamic world to decorate ceramics, architecture, and textiles. Designs feature interlocking natural motifs such as leaves and flowers which are extended across a surface in geometric patterns.

Learn some history and symbolism and take home an Islimi style ceramic plate that you painted yourself!

This workshop will use bisque ceramic plates and food-safe underglaze paints. All supplies and tools will be provided.

All skills levels are encouraged to try it! (Ages 10+)

Date: Saturday, May 4th, 11:00 AM
Location: *MakeSpace HQ 6082 Franconia Rd. STE C&D Alexandria
*Price: $75 per person
Hurry, very limited spots available! Reserve your spot today.

What's Included:
Ceramic Salad Plate (provided)
Underglazes and Glaze
Firing Costs
Note: Once you've painted your piece, we'll take them to Bridget's studio for waxing and glazing before firing. The turnaround time for this process is approximately 2 weeks. Plates will be returned to MakeSpace for pickup.

About the Instructor:
Bridget graduated from The Corcoran School of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. She is an advocate for art as therapy, having witnessed its benefits while teaching in the DMV area. Her work is shown locally and nationally. She resides in the Washington, DC region. 

You can find her online at www.bahlioui.com and on Instagram @bridget_a_hlioui.