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.
With an extensive knowledge and background in ceramics, Heidi will answer many questions about decorating and glazing. During class she will demonstrate various decoration techniques on green and bisque projects and show the process of properly mixing and applying glaze to bisque ware that will allow confidence to build and make more informed decicions about your precious creations.
This class is open to both Wheel-Throwing and Hand-Building students.
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