Pottery - Glazing Session

About this course

Participants glaze their own bisque-fired ceramic pieces using brush-on, dipping and pouring techniques. The course introduces glaze behaviour, safe and accurate mixing of powdered glazes, and methods for developing colour and surface effects. Learners can explore layered glazes, oxides, stains and underglaze details, with guidance on selecting approaches suited to their work. More experienced makers can investigate experimental surface development, while advanced techniques may be discussed with the tutor on request.

What you'll learn

• Explain key principles of glaze behaviour
• Mix powdered glazes safely and accurately
• Apply glazes using brushing, dipping and pouring techniques
• Combine glazes, oxides, stains and underglazes to develop surface effects
• Select glazing approaches suited to a ceramic piece

Is this course right for you?

The workshop is intended for learners at all skill levels, including complete beginners, returning learners and experienced makers refining their glazing. It combines structured tutor guidance with opportunities to develop individual surface treatments. Some ceramics experience is recommended, although there are no formal entry requirements.

• Suitable for learners exploring glazing for the first time as well as those developing established techniques
• Advanced or experimental approaches can be discussed with the tutor on request

Before you go

• Participants must supply their own bisque-fired ceramic work.
• External bisque work must be approved for suitability in advance; a photograph, clay body details and approximate dimensions are required.
• Participants may bring their own glazes, subject to advance approval for kiln compatibility and intended use.
• Glazed pieces remain for kiln firing, with collection arranged once they are completed.