Rock, Waste & Fire Workshop
Exploring local materials in glaze
There’s a whole world of glaze materials right under our feet. In the bush, in our kitchens, and in the stuff most people throw away. This workshop is about learning how to process these overlooked materials into usable components for ceramic glazes. From dolerite and basalt to eggshells, oyster shells, bones, and bottle glass, we’ll explore a wide range of materials that can be used on their own or subbed for commercial glaze ingredients.
You'll get hands-on with every part of the process - from identifying promising materials to cleaning, crushing, milling, and preparing them for glaze use. This session is all about giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take your own testing and glaze development further back in your studio.
Whether you're looking to reduce your reliance on commercial materials, lower your environmental impact, or create wild and unique surfaces that are deeply connected to place, this workshop will deepen your relationship to both landscape and process.
Who’s it for?
This workshop is suited to anyone with a ceramics practice, whether you are an experienced maker or just starting to explore glaze. No prior experience with materials testing is required. You will leave with enough knowledge to begin sourcing, processing and testing your own materials.
When and where?
9am-1pm
27A Tasma Street, North Hobart
What’s included?
Morning tea from Pigeon Hole, Handouts, Follow-up support for questions and troubleshooting
What to bring?
Dust mask (OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR PROVIDED, Notepad & pen, Backpack, Closed toe shoes for bush walking
After the workshop, everyone is invited to a delicious local lunch to keep the chat going. This is optional.
NOTE:
Please type WORKSHOP at checkout to remove shipping costs.
Exploring local materials in glaze
There’s a whole world of glaze materials right under our feet. In the bush, in our kitchens, and in the stuff most people throw away. This workshop is about learning how to process these overlooked materials into usable components for ceramic glazes. From dolerite and basalt to eggshells, oyster shells, bones, and bottle glass, we’ll explore a wide range of materials that can be used on their own or subbed for commercial glaze ingredients.
You'll get hands-on with every part of the process - from identifying promising materials to cleaning, crushing, milling, and preparing them for glaze use. This session is all about giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take your own testing and glaze development further back in your studio.
Whether you're looking to reduce your reliance on commercial materials, lower your environmental impact, or create wild and unique surfaces that are deeply connected to place, this workshop will deepen your relationship to both landscape and process.
Who’s it for?
This workshop is suited to anyone with a ceramics practice, whether you are an experienced maker or just starting to explore glaze. No prior experience with materials testing is required. You will leave with enough knowledge to begin sourcing, processing and testing your own materials.
When and where?
9am-1pm
27A Tasma Street, North Hobart
What’s included?
Morning tea from Pigeon Hole, Handouts, Follow-up support for questions and troubleshooting
What to bring?
Dust mask (OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR PROVIDED, Notepad & pen, Backpack, Closed toe shoes for bush walking
After the workshop, everyone is invited to a delicious local lunch to keep the chat going. This is optional.
NOTE:
Please type WORKSHOP at checkout to remove shipping costs.
Exploring local materials in glaze
There’s a whole world of glaze materials right under our feet. In the bush, in our kitchens, and in the stuff most people throw away. This workshop is about learning how to process these overlooked materials into usable components for ceramic glazes. From dolerite and basalt to eggshells, oyster shells, bones, and bottle glass, we’ll explore a wide range of materials that can be used on their own or subbed for commercial glaze ingredients.
You'll get hands-on with every part of the process - from identifying promising materials to cleaning, crushing, milling, and preparing them for glaze use. This session is all about giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take your own testing and glaze development further back in your studio.
Whether you're looking to reduce your reliance on commercial materials, lower your environmental impact, or create wild and unique surfaces that are deeply connected to place, this workshop will deepen your relationship to both landscape and process.
Who’s it for?
This workshop is suited to anyone with a ceramics practice, whether you are an experienced maker or just starting to explore glaze. No prior experience with materials testing is required. You will leave with enough knowledge to begin sourcing, processing and testing your own materials.
When and where?
9am-1pm
27A Tasma Street, North Hobart
What’s included?
Morning tea from Pigeon Hole, Handouts, Follow-up support for questions and troubleshooting
What to bring?
Dust mask (OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR PROVIDED, Notepad & pen, Backpack, Closed toe shoes for bush walking
After the workshop, everyone is invited to a delicious local lunch to keep the chat going. This is optional.
NOTE:
Please type WORKSHOP at checkout to remove shipping costs.
What we’ll cover
Part 1: In the field
Meet at the studio in North Hobart
Travel by mini bus to a local bushland site
Foraging and identifying local materials
Thinking about place and material stories
Responsible collecting practices
Part 2: In the studio
Processing techniques (crushing, milling, sieving)
how to handle materials like bones, shells, and glass
testing methods
substitution, 1:1 swaps, and standalone glazes
reading surfaces and understanding what different materials bring