Workshop: Glaze chemistry and application
with Atlas Thomas
Workshop: Glaze chemistry and application
with Atlas Thomas
with Atlas Thomas
**non-members, purchase pass here**
Glazing is both a skill and a creative decision. This workshop covers the full range of glazing materials and techniques available for decorating bisqueware, from understanding how glazes work and how to apply them well.
In this workshop you will:
- Explore glaze application techniques including dipping, brushing, and pouring, and learn how each method affects the final result
- Learn about glaze properties and how they inform application and outcome
- Learn how to layer and combine techniques for more complex surface results
- Learn how wax resist works and how to use it as part of your glazing process
What you will walk away with:
- A working understanding of glaze properties and how to use that knowledge to make more informed choices at the Hey Clay glaze station
- Hands-on experience with a range of glaze application techniques
- A broader sense of what's possible with glaze alone
Who is this workshop best for?
Open to students familiar with the ceramic process through bisque firing.
Materials provided
Everything provided to members and students - clay, tools, equipment, etc. The studio will have bisqueware available for use during the workshop.
What must attendees bring?
Bisqueware, if you'd like to glaze your own pieces.
Other important info
- The studio fires bisque to cone 06 and glaze to cone 6. Firing is not included.
- Members: Firing charged at regular member rate of $0.04 per cu-in.
- For non-members: Firing is at $0.08 per cu-in. Reach out to [email protected] and we will set you up for firing!
About the instructor
Atlas Thomas is a sculptor, ceramicist, and art historian. His focus is on multiple forms of craft, and the limitless possibilities of combining different practices. They draw inspiration from the histories and traditions of ceramics, glass, textiles, and woodwork to create art that is an extension of the individual craft. By combining different mediums and methods, he is creating a practice where boundaries are arbitrary and tradition can be rewritten. His email is [email protected] and IG is @stargazer_sculpture.
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