Introduction to Glazes and Atmospheric Firing
When
Wed, 24 March 2027 - Fri, 26 March 2027
Where
Scottish Sculpture Workshop - 1 Main Street Lumsden AB54 4JN
Further info
Cost: £400 (includes tuition, materials, consumables, firing and accommodation)
Introduction to Glazes and Atmospheric FiringType: Workshop
A group of people participate in an outdoor raku firing. They are wearing PPE including heat-resistant gloves, visors, and respirators. Smoke billows around them as one person places combustible material into a metal bin, while others manage the kiln and handle hot ceramic ware.
In this course, participants will be introduced to the vast world of glazing and atmospheric firing. Aimed at those who are newer to the glazing process, participants will be supported in exploring different methods for applying glazes to their bisqueware using SSW’s in house glaze stock. Participants will also get the chance to develop their own glaze mix for electric firing at stoneware temperatures (high firing).
There will also be the opportunity to glaze and decorate bisque fired work and prepare it for a range of low fire temperature techniques. This will include pitfiring to achieve a variety of smoke effects and on the final day we will learn how to pack and fire a gas fueled kiln for the raku process. Raku firing is a rapid, smoky and hands-on firing process that produces unique and lustrous glaze effects. Together we will experience its spontaneity, elemental feel and dramatic transformation.
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