Sat 4th Oct 9am- 4pm Glaze Chemistry Workshop + Optional review session Friday 10th Oct 6–7:30pm

Glaze Course with Carys & Tommy

Take control of your glaze palette and deepen your ceramics practice.

Saturday 4th Oct 9am–4pm + Optional review session Friday 10th Oct  6–7:30pm

Join Carys and Tommy Martin in their Cleveland studio for a full-day, hands-on exploration of glaze chemistry and testing. This intimate workshop is perfect for potters who are new to making their own glazes.

Whether you’re chasing specific colour effects, trying to recreate a legacy glaze, or simply curious about how glazes really work — this course will equip you with the theory, tools, and confidence to start experimenting.

What You’ll Learn:

• Glaze theory – What is a glaze? Learn about glass formers, stabilizers, fluxes, and colourants.

• Safe studio practice – How to handle glaze materials, dispose responsibly, and work safely.

• Testing techniques – How to make and label test tiles, use line and grid blends, and mix a base glaze.

• Colourants – Explore how oxides and stains influence results.

• Application methods – Learn and try different techniques including dipping, brushing, layering and more.

• Record keeping – Learn how to document your process and results for future success.

• Results review – Join an evening session to discuss your test outcomes, glaze flaws, food safety, and next steps.

You'll leave with your own test tiles, a foundational understanding of glaze chemistry, and the confidence to start developing your own glaze recipes.

Details:

🕘 Time: 9am–4pm Saturday 4th Oct + Optional review session Friday 10th Oct  6–7:30pm
👥 Group Size: Small and supportive
📍 Location: Carys’ studio, Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St, Cleveland
💼 Includes: All materials, test tiles, glaze ingredients, firing, tuition, and morning tea
🥗 Lunch: BYO or explore local cafés
📋 What to Bring:

Ready to take the next step in your ceramics journey? Discover the alchemy behind glazes with Carys and Tommy.