Join ceramicist Chiara Coppola on this day workshop to learn the fundamentals of glaze making.

In this hands-on workshop Chiara will teach you the fundamentals of glaze making. This session blends simple glaze theory with practical making.

You will start the day with an introduction to how glazes work, looking at the key materials used in ceramics and what they do. You will learn how different ingredients affect colour, texture and finish, helping you better understand the surfaces you create. Chiara will also teach how common glaze flaws can come about.

Next, you will mix your own base glazes from raw materials, test out recipes, and experiment with simple techniques. Along the way, you’ll learn how to read glaze recipes and begin to understand how to adapt them for your own work.

By the end of the day, you will have your own glaze tests underway (ready to collect after firing), a selection of recipes to take home, and notes to support your learning. Most importantly, you’ll leave feeling more confident and inspired to continue exploring glazes in your own practice.

Tutor: Chiara Coppola
Date & Time: Wednesday 29th July, 10:30am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £90 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at anyone from beginners to professional ceramicists who are curious about glaze making and want to build a solid foundation.

What you will need:
All materials will be provided.

Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Please remove jewellery and tie hair back.

We will provide gloves and a ffp3 fine dust mask, these must be worn when glaze making.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Chiara Coppola

Chiara Coppola is a studio potter specialising in porcelain, creating both functional and sculptural work. She works primarily on the wheel, often combining throwing with surface techniques such as expressive brushwork and coloured slip inlay.

Her teaching focuses on understanding the qualities of porcelain, with a particular interest in form, balance, and the Korean moon jar tradition.