Timing: 0930 for 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday
Class Size: Minimum 6, Maximum 8 students
Level: Intermediate/Advanced - suited to anyone with some experience of glazing pots wanting to deepen their understanding and/or develop their glazes through experimentation.
Clay type: Test Tiles will be fired to 1238*C
Cost: £365 (pay in full or in 4 interest-free instalments). You are paying for a £90 non-refundable* deposit at the point of booking with the balance of fees due 3 weeks before the course starts.
*Non-refundable and non-transferrable. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance in the event that you cannot attend. Please read our full Terms & Conditions including cancellations.
What to bring:
20 biscuit-fired stoneware/porcelain test tiles
Digital scales (0.01g)
#80 mesh sieve
Face mask
Apron
Notebook and pen
Aims of the course:
This is an inspiring, immersive two-day masterclass making special effect glazes suitable for intermediate to advanced ceramicists. From crawl to crackle, lichen to lava, we will make a series of glaze tests using various glaze bases and adding different colouring oxides to get a range of results.
Day one: Making a series of special effect glaze tests and adding different colouring oxides.
Day two: Listen to a talk on understanding the chemistry behind special effect glazes and analyse the glaze results from the kiln.
Small class size ensures individual attention in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Delicious locally made lunches will be included both days.
About Linda:
Linda is the best-selling author of several Glaze Chemistry books. She teaches courses in the UK and abroad as well as exhibiting her designs and ceramic art internationally. She is known for her porcelain tableware on which she uses a tactile satin matt glaze outside and colour on the inside. She makes her own range of glazes and is particularly interested in the translucent colours obtained using oxides rather than commercial stains. She has further developed special effect lichen glazes etc. and is generous in sharing her knowledge with us.
Payment:
(If you would prefer to pay a deposit or pay in instalments then please contact us today at hello@vessel-ceramics.co.uk )
There is a non-refundable* and non-transferrable £125 deposit at the point of booking with the balance of fees due 3 weeks before the course starts.
It is strongly recommended that you take out travel insurance in the event that you cannot attend.
Before you book a course, please make sure you read our terms and conditions here, including cancellations. Please also read our student contract here.
ACCOMMODATION:
Vessel Ceramics is nestled in the heart of Moretonhampstead, ancient stannary town on Dartmoor. There are numerous, lovely places to stay though as it is a tourist destination, it’s advisable to book as early as possible.
To see examples of local accommodation, click here.