The Fundamentals of Glaze Chemistry will introduce you to the fundamental aspects of glaze chemistry and kick start your journey of making and altering glaze recipes. 

Through carefully selected theoretical and practical elements this workshop is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the underlying principles of glaze chemistry and theory;

• Discover the properties of raw materials and their roles in a glaze composition;

• Calculate and adjust glaze recipes;

• Practise weighing and making glazes;

• Understand ceramic additives and their effects;

• Identify glaze flaws and troubleshoot the best adjustments; and

• Practise good health and safety and understand how to protect your kiln.

You will come away with multiple glaze tests from which you can start a personal glaze library. You’ll also be introduced to a range of online resources which will help you calculate weights and predict the behaviours of your recipes. 

Glazes tests will be fired to 1280c (Cone 9) therefore the workshop will focus on the development of stoneware glazes. Due to the ranging activities on the course participants will need to bring along a dust mask and suitable weighing scales. Further details will be provided nearer the course start date. 

Class sizes are limited to 8 - 10 participants to ensure there is enough time for individual guidance and a productive group dynamic.