All About Glaze (November - December)
Beginner/Intermediate | 6-Week Class | Temescal/Rockridge
Service Description
This class is held at our Temescal/Rockridge studio and is a 6-Week class. This class has a prerequisite of having taken at least 2 intro classes. All About Glaze Saturdays, 10:30AM - 1:00PM November 7 - December 19 The studio is open with no classes from November 23 - 25, 28 - 29 The studio is closed November 26 - 27 Week 1 – Glazing Fundamentals Students will: · Understand what a ceramic glaze is. · Learn glaze safety and studio procedures. · Begin a glaze journal. · Glaze provided test tiles. Week 2 – Throwing Forms for Glazing Students will: · Throw forms that enhance glaze movement. · Understand how shape influences glaze behavior. · Create pieces for glazing later in the course, ideally one plate, one tumbler, one bowl. Week 3 – Trimming, Test Tile Review, Glazing Plan Students will: · Trim leather-hard pottery efficiently. · Continue to throw pieces. · Review their fired test tiles and develop a glazing plan for their pieces. Week 4 – Glazing Methods and Decorative Accents Students will: · Learn decorative glazing methods. · Practice proper glaze application techniques. · Combine color intentionally. · Use underglazes and oxides. · Glaze their bisque-fired work. · Record their designs in their glaze journal. Week 5 – Studio Glazing Session Students will: · Complete glazing of additional bisque-fired work. · Refine glaze application techniques (wax, latex). · Receive individualized instruction based on their projects. Week 6 – Potluck, Final Critique and Reflection · Evaluate finished work. · Analyze glaze results. · Reflect on their glazing process. · Develop future glazing goals. · Continue glazing unglazed pieces.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request. Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Friday: 10AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-7PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
4268 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA
Oakland@clayroomsf.com