Coastal Claymakers are pleased to present 2 x two day workshop with glaze expert Trisha Dean exploring a broad range of options in the development of surface coatings/glazes at midrange temperatures. With a practical focus, you will formulate, make and fire a range of glazes of your own choice. Topics covered will include glaze testing methodologies, functionality, colour development, claybody options and firing cycles. You will learn how to analyse your test results so they can be used for future glaze development.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Coastal Claymakers members workshop. New members are always welcome and you will find a link to join on our Coastal Claymakers website.
The workshop will be run twice over two consecutive weekends as places are limited to 12 people per workshop. You can choose to enrol in the Saturday workshop (26 July + 2 August) OR the Sunday workshop (27 July +3 August). This will enable time for firing tests and time to analyse the outcomes.
Workshop 1: Saturday 26 July & Saturday 2 August from 10am - 4pm OR
Workshop 2: Sunday 27 July & Sunday 3 August from 10am - 4pm
Location of workshop will be in the brand new, purpose built TAFE ceramic facilities at CHEC (Coffs Harbour Education Campus) on Hogbin Drive.
About Trisha Dean
With over 40 years of experience in the the field of ceramics and ceramics education, Trisha Dean has a wealth of knowledge to share. After graduating from the National Art School in 1980 she worked as a production thrower for three years honing her skills in the area of wheel forming.
In 1996 Trisha set up Glazeworks to provide 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.
Trisha has worked as a lecturer and workshop presenter in the tertiary sector since 1985.
After completing a Bachelor of Art History and Theory in 2000 at the University of Sydney she took up the editorship of the Journal of Australian Ceramics. In 2006, she was awarded Life Membership of the Australian Ceramics Association, in recognition of her contribution to the studio ceramics field.
Preparation for the workshop
Once enrolled, you will recieve more detailed information about what to bring to the workshop but participants will need to bring a set a of bisqued test tiles in a mid fire clay of their choice for glaze experiments.
