# Ceramics 102 - Introduction to Glaze application
### **Details:**
Date & Time :
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Duration & Frequency :
Duration: 2 Hours
Frequency : Once a Week
Cost :
Cost: [ INR 1500 ]
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**Suitable for ages 12 and up.**
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**Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty as working with clay can be messy.**
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### Materials Provided :
* Small pottery pieces
* Variety of glazes in different colors and formulations
* Glaze application tools (brushes, tongs, ladles, sprayers)
* Buckets for dipping glazes
* Wax resist, sponges, and other surface decoration tools
* Aprons or smocks
* Towels
* Safety equipment (gloves, goggles)
### Class Content and Structure :
1. **Introduction to Pottery Glazes :**\
\+ Welcome and overview of the workshop objectives.
\+ Explanation of pottery glazes, including types, composition, and firing temperatures.
2. **Understanding Glaze Materials :**\
\+ Discussion on different types of glaze materials, including oxides, stains, and raw materials.
\+ Overview of glaze formulation and mixing techniques.
3. **Glaze application techniques :**\
\+ Demonstration of various glaze application methods, including dipping, pouring, brushing, spraying, and wax resist.\
\+ Explanation of each technique's advantages, challenges, and effects on the final result.
4. **Hands-on Practice** **:**\
\+ Participants will have the opportunity to practice glaze application techniques on ceramic test tiles or small pottery pieces.
\+ Explanation of coil construction and joining methods.
\+ Hands-on practice for participants to build their own coil pots or sculptures.
5. **Surface Decoration and Enhancement :**\
\+ Discussion on additional surface decoration techniques to complement glaze application, such as sgraffito and wax resist.
\+ Tips for achieving desired effects and enhancing the visual appeal of glazed pottery.
6. **Glaze Firing and Safety Considerationse :**\
\+ Overview of glaze firing process, including kiln loading, firing schedules, and safety precautions. + Important safety guidelines for handling and working with pottery glazes.
7. **Pottery Wheel throwing demonstration and hands-on**\
\+ Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at the pottery wheel under the guidance of the instructor.
\+ Individualized assistance and feedback provided to each participant.\
\+ Exploration of creating simple forms such as cups, bowls, or small vases.
8. **Clean up**\
\+ Instruct participants on how to clean their workspaces, tools, and hands properly.\
\+ Collect any unused clay for future use or recycling.
9. **Q\&A and Discussion**\
\+ Open forum for questions, sharing experiences, and discussing techniques.\
\+ Instructor provides additional insights and tips based on participant inquiries.
### Photos of Class
