Exploring local materials in glaze
There’s a whole world of glaze materials under our feet, in the bush and in the things most people throw away. This workshop is about discovering and transforming those overlooked materials into usable glaze ingredients. It’s designed for makers who want to connect their work more closely to place and understand what really makes a glaze.
We start in the field, meeting at the studio in North Hobart before heading out by mini bus to a nearby bushland site to forage and identify materials. Along the way we talk about geology, ethics of collecting and the stories materials carry.
Back in the studio, we get hands-on. You’ll learn how to crush, mill and sieve materials, handle found sources like glass, shells and bone, and prepare them safely. We’ll look at how to substitute local materials for commercial ones, ways into testing, and how to read results.
This workshop suits anyone with a ceramics practice. From curious beginners to experienced makers wanting to expand their understanding of glaze. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to start sourcing, processing and testing your own materials.
When and where?
9am-1pm
27A Tasma Street, North Hobart
What to bring?
Notepad & pen, backpack, closed toe shoes with grip for bush walking. The workshop begins with a forage at Knocklofty Reserve.
NOTE:
Please type WORKSHOP at checkout to remove shipping costs.
Exploring local materials in glaze
There’s a whole world of glaze materials under our feet, in the bush and in the things most people throw away. This workshop is about discovering and transforming those overlooked materials into usable glaze ingredients. It’s designed for makers who want to connect their work more closely to place and understand what really makes a glaze.
We start in the field, meeting at the studio in North Hobart before heading out by mini bus to a nearby bushland site to forage and identify materials. Along the way we talk about geology, ethics of collecting and the stories materials carry.
Back in the studio, we get hands-on. You’ll learn how to crush, mill and sieve materials, handle found sources like glass, shells and bone, and prepare them safely. We’ll look at how to substitute local materials for commercial ones, ways into testing, and how to read results.
This workshop suits anyone with a ceramics practice. From curious beginners to experienced makers wanting to expand their understanding of glaze. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to start sourcing, processing and testing your own materials.
When and where?
9am-1pm
27A Tasma Street, North Hobart
What to bring?
Notepad & pen, backpack, closed toe shoes with grip for bush walking. The workshop begins with a forage at Knocklofty Reserve.
NOTE:
Please type WORKSHOP at checkout to remove shipping costs.
