Bianka Groves is a ceramic artist in her mid twenties. She grew up in Washington DC and went three different schools for college. She first went to Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2009, Southern University, Edwardsville II Mobility Program in 2011 and in 2012 she attended Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington DC where she earned her Bachelors in fine art.

Bianka mainly uses porcelain in her work, she uses the potter’s wheel to throw bowls, cups, mugs, etc. Once she has thrown the pieces she then lets them dry for a awhile. Once they are dry enough to work with she then paints on liquid wax. After the wax has dried she takes an exact-o knife and cuts through the wax and slightly into the clay until she has her desired design. Once the design is finished she paints on black glaze and wipes away the excess. After that is all finished she fires it in a kiln where the wax melts off and she is left with a white piece and contrasting black intricate designs all over her piece. She then puts a clear coat of glaze over that and fires it in the kiln once more.