JOHN BRITT 3 Day Glaze Test Workshop
June 8-10, 9 - 5 pm, $325
Free Artist Talk, Friday, 6/8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
During this 3 day John Britt Glaze Testing workshop you will learn from one of the country's premier glaze experts how to accurately and confidently create the glazes and colors that most intrigue you. The format of the workshop is to create personal test tiles running color blends with cone 6 oxidation or cone 10 reduction glazes while learning the ins and outs of glaze preparation and firing.
The workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate potters and will include a general overview of ceramic glazes, including discussions on cones, kilns, firing dynamics and principles as well as applying those principles to various firing cycles. This will lead into some basic classifications of glazes, like ash, celadon, temmoku, etc. Britt will discuss how and why each type of glaze works (and why glazes fail) and how to adjust your glazes.
You will walk out of this workshop with a launching pad to find and create a a new exciting palette of glazes.
Workshop dates: June 8-10, 9 am to 5 pm. $325, includes a $25 lab fee (30 test tiles per participant, chemicals, firings) & lunch.
June 8-10, 9 - 5 pm, $325
Free Artist Talk, Friday, 6/8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
During this 3 day John Britt Glaze Testing workshop you will learn from one of the country's premier glaze experts how to accurately and confidently create the glazes and colors that most intrigue you. The format of the workshop is to create personal test tiles running color blends with cone 6 oxidation or cone 10 reduction glazes while learning the ins and outs of glaze preparation and firing.
The workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate potters and will include a general overview of ceramic glazes, including discussions on cones, kilns, firing dynamics and principles as well as applying those principles to various firing cycles. This will lead into some basic classifications of glazes, like ash, celadon, temmoku, etc. Britt will discuss how and why each type of glaze works (and why glazes fail) and how to adjust your glazes.
You will walk out of this workshop with a launching pad to find and create a a new exciting palette of glazes.
Workshop dates: June 8-10, 9 am to 5 pm. $325, includes a $25 lab fee (30 test tiles per participant, chemicals, firings) & lunch.
