Two-part Masterclass in Glaze Technology #1

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Part One – Mastering Glaze Techniques

A Full Day Masterclass with Wendy Yates
Price: £145 – a full-day course with lunch included
6 places available
May 16th • 10am – 6pm

📍 Location: Clay n Glaze Studio
📞 +44 79 4634 4615

A Full-Day Practical Glaze Masterclass

Discover the exciting possibilities of ceramic surface decoration in this intensive hands-on masterclass exploring the art and technique of glazing.

Designed for ceramic artists, potters, and makers of all experience levels, this practical workshop focuses on how glazes behave, how they can be manipulated, and how to achieve more confident and creative results in your own studio practice.

Throughout the day, you will explore a wide range of glazing techniques including dipping, pouring, spraying, and brushing, while learning how different glazes respond to various clay bodies and firing conditions.

This inspiring and highly practical course will help you move beyond simply applying glaze and begin understanding how to create richer, more individual surfaces and effects.

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with:

• Your own personalised glaze test tiles
• Practical glazing experience
• A customised glaze sample
• Greater confidence using and adapting glazes
• Valuable technical tips to improve your ceramic surfaces

All raw materials, tools, aprons, and firing are included.
A light lunch and refreshments are provided.

What You’ll Explore

• Dipping, pouring, spraying, and brushing techniques
• Understanding glaze viscosity and consistency
• Working with commercial brush-on glazes
• The differences between British, European, and American glaze systems
• Matching glazes to clay bodies and firing temperatures
• Creating crystalline and reactive surfaces
• Crawling, foaming, layered, and textured glaze effects
• Adapting and customising ready-made glazes
• Reviving dried-up glazes and reducing waste
• Essential glaze studio health and safety

Hands-On Practical Sessions

You will:

• Mix powdered glazes
• Test dipping and pouring techniques
• Experiment with brush-on glazes
• Create crystalline and reactive effects
• Modify glaze colour and texture
• Learn how fluxes alter glaze surfaces

Each participant receives:

• Sample test tiles
• A glaze pot to customise
• Demonstrations and guided practical sessions

You are welcome to bring your own bisque-fired tiles made from your own clay body for testing.

Test tiles will be fired in our electric kiln (200°C/h to 1230°C).
Finished samples can be collected, posted, or taken away for firing independently.

Day Programme

10:00am — Arrival, coffee & introduction

Morning Sessions:

• Clay types and glaze suitability
• Mixing powdered glazes
• Controlling glaze viscosity
• Dipping, pouring, and spraying techniques
• Exploring brush-on glazes

Lunch Break – home-cooked meal by Master Chef John is included in the price.

Afternoon Practical:

• Modifying brush-on glazes
• Creating crystalline and special effects
• Exploring crawling and foaming glazes
• Surface quality adjustments
• Health & safety for glaze materials

5:00pm — Teaching finishes
Studio access remains open until 6:00pm for additional practice.

More detailed joining instructions will be sent prior to the course.