This is a three day Cone 6 glaze testing workshop designed to show participants how to test a base recipe and get various colors (color blend) as well as strength of colors (progression test). It will also be a general overview of ceramic glazes, focusing on but not limited to cone 6 glazes. We will discuss clays, slips, cones, kilns, firing dynamics and principles as well as applying those principles to various firing cycles. This will lead us into some basic classifications of glazes, like ash, celadon, temmoku, etc. We will discuss how and why each type of glaze works and how you can achieve them, how to adjust your glazes and how to find new ones. We will discuss glazes from John’s new book: “The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at cone 4 – 7”, but will go into more detail than the book allowed. The workshop is for beginner to advanced ceramic artists and is limited to 20 participants.

Friday, April 10, 2015   9:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
Glaze mixing and dipping tiles and then talk about glazes

Saturday, April 11, 2015  9:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Fire a reduction and electric oxidation kiln and talk about glazes

Sunday, April12, 2015  9:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
Unload kilns and discuss results and of course – talk about glazes.

Lunch Break - daily from 12:00 - 1:00pm. Sandwiches or Salads can be pre-ordered for Friday & Sunday for $10.70. Lunch will be provided by the Center on Saturday.  Please see registartion form for details.

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The workshop will be limited to 20 participants, on a first come, first served basis with a preference given to our members.
 
Event fee - Member: $300.00
$360.00 after Saturday, March 28, 2015

Event fee - Non-Member: $350.00
$410.00 after Saturday, March 28, 2015