Glaze Chemistry 2

Expand your knowledge of Glaze Chemistry through continued research and experimentation over this 10-week class. Students in this class should expect to work outside of class researching glaze recipes and artists that they would like to deconstruct, develop, or expand upon in an effort to apply and adapt these recipes to your personal bodies of work. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to scale up to larger batches of glaze as well as adapt glazes from Glazy.org and other publications. Since it is implied that participants have previously participated in a Glaze Chemistry class, this class will have less assignments and be more self-directed with the assistance and expertise from their instructor Ryana.

The course culminates in a collaborative session where you'll share your findings and learn from the results of others. Ideal for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of ceramic materials and expanding their creative expression. At the end of the session we will hold a potluck and discussion of all our findings!

This is an Intermediate Level class. Prior clay experience is necessary.

Learn more about instructor Ryana Lawson.

We believe clay is for everyone! Need tuition assistance? Please visit our tuition assistance page for more information.

What’s Included:

• 1 bag of clay (pick up on the first day of class).
• Access to our studio during open studio hours to work on projects between classes (daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM).
• A personal half-shelf for storing tools, clay, and in-progress work.

What to Bring:

• Basic Pottery Toolkit (should include a cut off wire, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, needle tool, sponge, trimming loop tool and double-ended ribbon tool.)
• Apron or clothes that can get dirty are recommended.

Pottery Northwest has communal tools available for everyone’s use if you cannot afford to buy your own tool kit. Personal tool kits and additional clay can be purchased at the online student store.

Please Note:

• WE HAVE MOVED STUDIO LOCATIONS. Our new address is 2250 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
• Regardless of your prior class history at PNW, it is mandatory to attend the first week's orientation since we are all in a new space together. If you cannot attend your first class please plan to attend another classes orientation in the first week of classes.
• Free Parking in the parking garage located at the entrance on 8th avenue. No validation required weekdays after 4pm and none required at all on weekends.