Glazed and Confused: Glaze Chemistry for the Practical Potter
with Paul McQuade
Experience level: Basic/ Beginner/ All levels welcome!
Saturday, October 10th, 2:00-4:00pm
$80
This workshop covers the basics of glaze chemistry to help potters achieve better results. We will explore common glaze types – such as celadon, teadust, and floating blue – as…
Glazed and Confused: Glaze Chemistry for the Practical Potter
with Paul McQuade
Experience level: Basic/ Beginner/ All levels welcome!
Saturday, October 10th, 2:00-4:00pm
$80
This workshop covers the basics of glaze chemistry to help potters achieve better results. We will explore common glaze types – such as celadon, teadust, and floating blue – as well as strategies for dealing with glaze defects like pinholing. We will talk food safety; glaze “breaking”; glaze running; and getting the most out of studio and paint-on glazes.
Zero knowledge of chemistry is assumed or required. This workshop is a practical primer for the chemistry-averse that will demystify glazes and give you confidence working with them.
What to bring:
-Your own cone 5/6 bisqueware
-Notebook for note-taking
-Apron
What to expect:
-Glazing demos and the opportunity to practice
-If you are a Clay School member or student, we can fire pieces you've glazed at this workshop.
-If you are NOT an active member or student, you will have to take what you glaze home with you.
