GLAZE MAKING DEEP DIVE

LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF MAKING AND WORKING WITH GLAZES

An Online Workshop with Jeff Zamek

MAY 5th 2024 from 10AM-3PM

In this day long zoom workshop, discover all you wanted to know about making and working with glazes! We’ll cover chemical functions, glaze types, formulas, food safety, application techniques and more . Option to purchase Jeff’s textbook for an even greater depth of knowledge. A zoom link and participation instructions will be provided a week before the workshop. The class recording will be made available for replay to registered students for a limited time. Read on for more details.

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Overview

In this online workshop you will learn:

  • Basic glaze ingredients -clay, feldspar, flint, etc. explain the function of each.

  • The difference between slip, underglaze and engobes.

  • How cobalt, chrome, iron, rutile, copper, etc. each change the color of the glaze.

  • Oxides and there use in washes, overglazes and under glazes, along with formulas.

  • Base glazes, clear, stain matte, matte, along with examples of each.

  • Explain what constitutes a food safe glaze and formulas.

  • The use of liner glazes

  • The best glaze thickness, with examples

  • Pros and cons of commercial glazes and relative cost of each

  • A walk through each of the stages in a bisque and glaze firing.

  • Guidelines on when the kiln can be opened.

  • Examples, causes and corrections of the most common clay body and glaze defects.

  • And More!

About Jeff

Jeff Zamek started his career as an amateur potter. After completing a degree in business from Monmouth University he obtained B.F.A./M.F.A. degrees in ceramics from Alfred University, College of Ceramics, NY. While there he developed the soda firing system at the college and went on to teach at Simon’s Rock College and Keane College. During this time he earned his living as a professional potter. In 1980 he started Ceramics Consulting Services, a ceramics-consulting firm developing clay body and glaze formulas for ceramics supply companies throughout the United States. Jeff has given ceramics workshops at I.S. 183. He is a regular contributor to many ceramics magazines. Jeff’s books, The Potter’s Studio Clay & Glaze Handbook, What Every Potter Should Know, and Safety in the Ceramics Studio are available from Jeff Zamek/Ceramics Consulting Services. For technical information call 413.527.7337 or visit www.jeffzamek.com

All experience levels are welcome.