{"product_id":"ridgeline-ceramics-glaze-clinic","title":"Mastering Glaze: From Guessing to Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidgeline Ceramics is hosting our first ever glaze clinic where we will explore different glazing techniques and the why behind them.  Students will learn the basic chemistry\/properties of all the different types of glazes, how to recognize patterns for exquisite layering results involving dipping and brush on glazes.  Students will be able to put what they learned to the test with studio provided test cups to glaze, record what they did and analyze the results!  Students will be able to glaze like a pro by the end of this course!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Some of the topics covered are outlined below.  It is highly recommended that you attend each class, as each week will build on the previous.  Make-ups may be offered at an additional charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeek 1: Dipping Glaze Focus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamentals of glaze!  We will start off with an introduction that will go over what actually makes up a glaze and some key differences between dipping glazes and brush on glazes.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic glaze chemistry: A basic intro to why glazes behave the way they do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow water content impact glazes\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting glazes that are too thick\/thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of mixing and application of dipping glazes- what to look for.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical characteristics of glaze prior to firing and how this impacts your results:  How quickly it dries, cracking, drips when you DONT want them. How to achieve clean, smooth surfaces and other dipping glaze techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepping your piece: How every part of the entire process is secretly setting the stage for your glaze results.  Why trimming, smoothing and overall texture of your clay matters before bisque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will be supplied with small cups to practice their dipping techniques.  \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshort dip\/long dip\/perfect dip etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhy choosing the right clay\/glaze combination matters A LOT.  Clay\/glaze incompatibility, crazing etc.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood safe versus durability.  What is the difference?  Home testing if you are unsure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2:  Brush on Glaze Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll about Layering!- we will begin to explore the black box of glaze layering in this session using mostly commercial glazes. We will begin exploring pattern recognition as it relates to glazes to assist in choosing the right glazes to layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication and number of coats- why some glazes look really ugly and some look amazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting clean glaze lines- tips and tricks!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the appropriate brushes for your glaze design- yes, it matters!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieving the drippy look without ruining your piece- Tips and hacks!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieving various results: floating\/dimensional, runny, overlapping and palette's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of test tiles in the form of small cups will be provided and we will begin layering!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze journaling\/recording- why you need to do this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: Applying what we have learned!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis week, we will explore all kinds of different glazing techniques that are specific to dipping glazes and brush on glazes.  We will spend the majority of this session choosing glazes to layer on studio provided cups based on what we have learned.  Go wild, have fun but \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWRITE EVERYTHING DOWN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to mix dipping and brush on glazes for layering on the same piece.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHow to apply-the pour technique and other applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeek 4: Results!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eResults! Your test cups will be fired and returned for assessment this week.  We will discuss results and critique what could have been done, why something turned out the way it did etc. and how to fix it for future firings!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ\u0026amp;A \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidgeline Ceramics will provide small cups (about 2 oz) and test tiles of brown and white clays for glaze testing purposes (included in class price).  Class participants may also bring their own work to the clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellations: Must cancel with at least 48 hours notice. 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