There are several options when it comes to decorating and glazing which can make this step of making things in clay intimidating. This course is designed for all levels of students who are wanting to learn how to glaze properly, decorate or improve on their current finishing applications.
Bring ceramic pieces ready to glaze - hand built or thrown, trimmed greenware or bisque. Or bring previously glazed work you might have questions about.
Depending on student interest, various decoration techniques will be demonstrated along with techniques to properly mix and apply glaze that will allow students to build confidence and make more informed decisions about finishing their work.
This class is open to both Wheel-Throwing and Hand-Building students.
Each class includes a standard weekly lab fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing.
Currently enrolled students have access to Ceramic open studio for a $10 fee. Please see the easel in the hallway for updated open studio hours. For students only enrolled in this workshop, Open studio may only be utilized up to two weeks after, and is for glazing only.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges may be available for purchase at ASLD on a first come, first served basis. We welcome you to bring any new, used, found and repurposed tools you may have.
Please bring to class:
-Your favorite tools
Optional
-Apron
-Towel
-Clean up sponge
If you purchase your own tools, we suggest you assemble a basic tool kit that includes:
- Potter's rib (wood and or rubber)
- Metal rib
- Wood modeling tool
- Needle tool
- Trimming tool(s)
- Throwing sponge
Local Ceramic supply stores:
Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
