July Glaze Chemistry Ceramics Class

You can glaze your pots, but how much do you know about glaze itself? How are glazes made? How can you alter a glaze recipe to change the sheen, the color, or the way a glaze flows?  Gaining an understanding of glaze chemistry and learning to make your own glazes is an important step for any ceramicist who's serious about their work, and glaze expert Jorge Jimenez Jr. is here to teach you the fundamentals of glaze chemistry in this four-week course. This class combines lecture and in-studio lab time to cover the basics of glaze formulation with the goal of developing a tested glaze recipe by the end of the course.  Overview We will focus on formulating and firing glazes to cone 10 reduction, although the principles of glaze chemistry apply across the firing spectrum and you'll be able to use what you've learned in the course toward making glazes for any temperature range you wish. If you would like to work on cone 5 glazes in this course, we can help -- please email classes@stilllifeceramics.com after enrolling to let us know. Students are required to bring their own P100 Respirator. Example linked here. Location and Time Still Life Studio 850 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405 Four class sessions total. About This Workshop Join us for a four week course of glaze exploration where you will create your own cone 10 glazes from scratch. In this class, you will learn about the different ingredients that go into a glaze, explore how they interact with each other, and create, mix, and test your own glaze recipes with materials provided. The science behind glaze chemistry is presented in an accessible, easy-to-follow way with plenty of time each week for Q&A with your instructor. All skill levels are welcome to take this class, but you should have some experience working with clay, and knowledge of the basic glaze application process is recommended. All basic glaze materials and supplies are provided. Classes will consist of a lecture plus time for Q+A and mixing your glazes. We'll be focusing on cone 10 glazes, which will be fired in a reduction atmosphere, however, the principles of glaze chemistry apply across the firing spectrum and you'll be able to use what you've learned in the course to make glazes for any temperature range you wish. If you would like to work on cone 5 glazes in this course, we can help -- please email classes@stilllifeceramics.com after enrolling to let us know. Please note this course does not include studio access for making or firing work outside of the test tiles developed in this course. If you are interested in enrolling in membership during the month of your class, you can find more details here. Policies By enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver. Cancellations made 4 or more days before the date of class will be refunded. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. We cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate. Our classes are for adults. If you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.