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16 June 2025 - 7 July 2025 ( 20 hours, 4 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
This course is for students who want to start developing their own glazes but do not necessarily want to go to deep into the science behind and are looking for a more practical methods for experimentation. You will be introduced to the basic principles underlying glaze recipes and discover what role particular materials play in a glaze. We will be using base glazes to experiment with. Practical activity includes making glaze tests, weighing and mixing test glaze batches, adding colouring oxides and making line and triaxial blends. Each session you will review, analyse and discuss your results as a group, to develop your understanding of glaze technology.
The course is a mix of theory and practice where you will be listening and note taking about the chemistry of materials, weighing and preparing glazes, firing these to different temperatures.
This course is for students who have a fundamental understanding of the ceramic process, and, in particular, experience of making and glazing ceramics.
The ceramics studio is on the 3rd floor and there is lift access. If you have any concerns or requirements please discuss this with your tutor who will be happy to give guidance, or assistance if required. You can also contact admin - shirley.ryan@morleycollege.ac.uk
A notebook and pen is useful. You will also need an apron or old shirt. Your tutor will advise you about which tools to purchase. We make a £2 per kilo charge for clay, which includes the bisque and glaze firing.
