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Glaze-y Day - Discover the Art of Glazing Ceramics
PIE Ceramics Basics Workshop
Saturday, 5th April,
13:30 - 16:00
Beginner level
English
2,5 hours
PIE Zürich, Bederstrasse 94
Ruta Katiliute/Tirza Jimenez/Francesca Feltrin
Materials and firing included.
Discover the Art of Glazing
Explore the world of ceramic glazing, glaze your ceramic creations yourself with the help of a ceramic expert.
This workshop is designed for those who have already mastered the basics of pottery making and are ready to take their creations to the next level. We will delve into the world of glazing, exploring different types of glazes, application techniques, and firing processes.
Our expert instructors will share their knowledge and expertise in a fun and informative environment. This class is suitable for complete beginners but you need to have objects already fired once that you preferably created in our studio in previous classes.
What You'll Learn:
Glaze Basics: Understand the composition and properties of glazes, get a brief introduction to their behaviour and important aspects of glazing.
Application Techniques: Master various application methods, such as dipping, pouring and brushing.
Firing Techniques: Understand the importance of details for firing, firing temperature and atmosphere in glaze development.
Troubleshooting: Learn common glazing problems and how to avoid them.
What You'll Need:
- A selection of fired ceramic pieces (bisque ware) that you made ahead of this class
- A variety of glazes, Brushes, sponges, and other application tools, Apron and gloves all provided by the studio on the spot.