Making glazes: Art and alchemy
One day workshop: Saturday 24 January 10.00 to 4.00 - fully booked
About this class
A full day introduction to the essentials of making glazes: What is a glaze? Where do the materials come from? What role does each material play? Hours of careful making, an initial bisque firing, a quick dip in a mysterious bucket of liquid and in a leap of faith the work is left in the hands of the Kiln Gods! A magical transformation occurs and the powdered materials emerge durable, glossy and hopefully incredibly beautiful. But how does this happen? In this hands-on practical workshop you will explore the key ingredients used to create a stoneware glaze and gain a theoretical understanding of the basic chemistry of a range of materials and how they can be used to influence the surface, texture and colour of a glaze. Participants will learn how to interpret a recipe, make a base glaze and experiment with a selection of oxides to create a variety of colours. The test tiles will be fired to Cone 7 at our studio and will be available for collection approximately two weeks later. All the materials and test tiles will be provided but please bring an apron and your lunch. If you have your own good quality dust mask please bring it along, we will have disposable ones available for you to use.
Cancellation Policy
We are not able to offer full refunds unless the class, workshop or taster session you have booked is cancelled 14 or more days before the session. If you need to cancel your class, workshop or taster session, please get in touch, we might be able to book you on an alternative date. If your booking is cancelled less than 14 days before the session we might be able to offer you a refund, less 25 % administration fee, if we can fill your space with another student. We are unable to offer alternative dates for the beginners classes if you miss a session as they follow a set structure.
Contact Details
137-139 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, ENG BN21 3PG, GBR
+UK 07847166815
eastbournestudiopottery@gmail.com