You will gain a basic understanding of what glazes are and how they work. You will discover how glaze recipes can be altered to develop your own glaze, as well learning how glaze recipes are calculated. Participants will learn how different raw materials affect a glaze as well as troubleshooting. All tests are oxidisation fired.
During your time at the Leach Pottery you will:
learn the basics of glaze chemistry theory
learn about the properties of raw materials
learn how to calculate glaze recipes
test glazes by using blends
learn about glaze troubleshooting
