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Making and Firing Glazes: Part One

Making and Firing Glazes: Part One

$360.00
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On Campus
20-27 Jul 2024 (Sat)
10:00am - 4:00pm

A hands-on, practical workshop on the basics of glaze composition, firing and glaze testing techniques.  Learn to select and test glazes, colour and surface development and set appropriate firing cycles.
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Course Details

Course Program: Term 3 2024

Start Date: 20 July 2024

End Date: 27 July 2024

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Number of classes: 2

Discipline: Ceramics

Lecturer: Trisha Dean

Age: 16 years and over

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Location: National Art School

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment 

Course Overview

In this hands-on, practical workshop you will
learn the basics of glaze composition, firing and glaze testing. Students will select and test glazes, pack them into kilns and set appropriate firing cycles. Topics covered in the workshop include glaze testing equipment, safe practices, colour and surface development in functional and non-functional glazes, glaze testing methodologies and good record keeping.

*NAS Short Courses are open to students of ages 16 years and over. The NAS Art Club is open to students from ages 15 years and over.

*Please note: The course is not held on Saturday 7 September due to the NAS Open Day. The course will continue the following Saturday on 14
September. You are welcome to attend the NAS Open Day with friends, family and colleagues.

Lecturer Profile

Trisha Dean has worked in the studio ceramics and education field for the past 30 years. After graduating from the National Art School in 1980 she worked as a production thrower, honing her skills in the discipline of wheelforming. She holds a Bachelor of Art History and Theory in 2000 from the University of Sydney and was Head Teacher of Ceramics at Hornsby TAFE for 8 years. Trisha has taught ceramics at the National Art School, Sydney College of the Arts and many metropolitan and regional colleges of TAFE. She was the editor of the Journal of Australian Ceramics for five years, which features a national and international showcase for the Australian studio ceramics sector. In 1996 Trisha set up Glazeworks, a service which provides technical advice, workshops and services to individual artists, groups and companies in the areas of restoration, heritage and special projects involving the development of ceramic surfaces.

Art Materials

  • P2 Dust mask
  • Rubber gloves
  • Apron and hand towel
  • Measuring spoons
  • New plastic containers for making up glaze samples (do not bring pre-used food containers for WH&S hygiene reasons)
  • Small house painting brush (approx. 5-7cm)
  • Sponge and new kitchen scourer
  • Notebook and pen
  • Finished bisque-fired work. If you have attended a recent NAS Short Course your work will have been bisque-fired for you; otherwise bring in several pieces of work you wish to fire during the course.

Covered footwear is essential.

  • PARKERS FINE ART SUPPLIES

    Parkers Fine Art Supplies have a location of the NAS campus and offer a discount for NAS short courses students. To discuss and order art materials please contact Parkers:

    Phone: +61 2 9247 9979

    Email: parkersartsupplies@aapt.net.au

    Parkers Fine Art Supplies Website 

  • COVID-19 POLICY

    In line with NAS Covid Safety Guidelines, all students and visitors must be fully vaccinated or have a medical contraindication form completed by a health professional.

    Protective clothing and covered footwear essential