February 20-22, 2026
China Painting with Bradley Klem
Discover the timeless art of painting on porcelain in this hands-on workshop led by renowned ceramic artist Bradley Klem.
Participants will explore the unique techniques and materials used to design and decorate china surfaces, learning how to apply color, pattern, and imagery with precision and creativity.
Bradley will share his expertise in surface design, guiding students through both traditional and contemporary approaches to painting on china. This workshop is designed for artists of all levels—whether you are new to ceramics, a painter interested in exploring new media, or a practicing ceramicist looking to expand your skills.
Friday - Sunday: February 20-22, 2026
10am-3pm daily
$425/person (includes $100 material fee)
Cancellation Fee: $50
(no refunds after 12.1.25)
Material Fee will cover the cost of paints and other supplies needed including a small variety of test pieces. We recommend that participants bring their own brushes(any will do!) and additional small glazed and fired pieces to paint on.
Make it a retreat and stay on property for a fully immersive experience!
Limited housing available, please contact valerie@moreanworkshopspace.org directly for availability. Cost is $150 for the weekend.
About the artist
Bradley Klem:
Environmental Impact:
What to Bring:
Bradley Klem is a Denver-based ceramic artist whose work navigates the complexities of environmental change through material inquiry and metaphor.
Klem holds an MFA from Penn State University and teaches ceramics at the University of Denver. He is a board member of La Serra Collective, a growing arts organization rooted in community an
Bradley Klem is a Denver-based ceramic artist whose work navigates the complexities of environmental change through material inquiry and metaphor.
Klem holds an MFA from Penn State University and teaches ceramics at the University of Denver. He is a board member of La Serra Collective, a growing arts organization rooted in community and sustainability. His work has been exhibited nationally and is held in private and institutional collections.
What to Bring:
Environmental Impact:
What to Bring:
- A few glazed and fired pieces of your own.
(We will be providing subway tiles and plates to play on as well)
- A variety of brushes, any will do!
- Notebook, pencil and a smile!
Not really sure what to expect? Listen to a recent podcast interview with Brad Klem on China Painting!
Environmental Impact:
Environmental Impact:
Environmental Impact:
"My work draws on the long tradition of ceramic vessels, which have symbolized sustenance and permanence across cultures and time. Today, I use these forms as a foil to the transient, petroleum-derived materials that dominate modern life.
I engage with the aesthetics of waste through a blend of beauty and confrontation. Graphic, vibrant s
"My work draws on the long tradition of ceramic vessels, which have symbolized sustenance and permanence across cultures and time. Today, I use these forms as a foil to the transient, petroleum-derived materials that dominate modern life.
I engage with the aesthetics of waste through a blend of beauty and confrontation. Graphic, vibrant surfaces draw viewers close, only to reveal imagery of petro-capitalism embedded within forms traditionally associated with care, ornament, and tradition. These vessels act as Trojan horses, quietly carrying conversations about our planetary fate."