Come join us for a fun and informative workshop with glaze master John Britt. The workshop will be a general overview of ceramic glazes, focusing on cone 10 high-fire glazes. It is designed for beginner to intermediate potters but all levels of experience could surely benefit from the wide ranging discussions.
We will discuss cones, kilns, firing dynamics and principles as well as applying those principles to various firing cycles. This will lead us into some basic classifications of glazes, like ash, celadon, temmoku, shino, etc. We will learn how and why each type of glaze works and how you can achieve various effects in your studio. John will discuss how to maintain and how to adjust your glazes, how to find new ones and introduce students to the many tools available on Glazy.org. We will discuss glazes from John’s book: “The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing and Firing at cone 10”, but will go into more detail than the book allows.
Students will mix and test glazes with raw materials from John’s recipes and apply them to three different clay bodies and analyze and compare results. Tiles will be fired to cone 10 in a reduction atmosphere in a Geil downdraft gas kiln.
We recommend that you purchase John’s book: “The Complete Guide to High-Fire- Glazes: Glazing and Firing at cone 10” but it is not required.
This 3-day workshop will be held at Blue Water Clay in San Pedro, CA. April 4th-6th (4/4 & 4/5: 9am-4 pm and 4/6: 9am -3 pm). Beverages will be provided (coffee & water). Students may bring their own sack lunch or try one of the many local restaurants or fast food joints.
Registration and Payment
To register, contact Blue Water Clay at (424) 264-5364. Class has limited seating so sign up now!
Payment can be made using Zelle (preferred) or by credit card on the phone. Zelle payments should be sent to bluewaterclay@gmail.com (receipts will show the recipient as Jomon LLC). Registration requires payment in full and is non-refundable after February 22, 2025.
Students will be provided a supply list after registration or may request a copy from Blue Water Clay.
Cancellation Policy
There will be no refunds for cancellations for this event after February 22, 2025 or for no-shows. There will be a $150 processing fee for any cancellation. Requests for refund should be emailed to bluewaterclay@gmail.com.
About John
John Britt is a studio potter in Bakersville, North Carolina who has been a potter and teacher for over 33 years. He lives in the mountains of western North Carolina although he grew up in Dayton, Ohio. John is primarily a self-taught potter who has worked and taught extensively, both nationally and internationally, at universities, colleges and craft centers, including the Penland School of Crafts where he served as the Clay Coordinator and then, as the Studio’s Manager. He has authored and published several books, DVDs and videos on glazing. You can find his books on his website or Amazon. You can also find his videos on Youtube.
San Pedro is located just 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles at the southernmost tip of the Palos Verdes peninsula. It is home to North America's largest port at the LA Waterfront. This growing seaside town has nationally recognized landmarks, a thriving arts scene, and ocean-based adventures.
Workshop attendees from out of town may want to extend their stay and partake in one of San Pedro's many offerings. Visitors can experience a bit of history by touring the Maritime Museum at the Battleship USS IOWA and take an on-board tour. San Pedro is also the base for many cruise ships, whether they be far-away destinations or day-trips to Catalina Island. There are also many hiking trails throughout the Palos Verdes peninsula and miles of beautiful coastline and many other attractions.
