Intermediate Glazemaking with Marc Sauvage

The Intermediate Glazes course has been developed for students who have successfully completed the Introduction to Glazes and would like to extend their learning and experience. By way of some chemistry theory, practical tests & experimentation, participants will develop new knowledge & understanding of the UMF (Unity Molecular Formula) and the primary roles that fluxes as well as Alumina/Silica ratios play in the development of ceramic glazes. Some of the other topics covered include:

• ·        A practical and theoretical investigation of the Ian Currie method of glaze testing and development, using understanding of the roles of specific fluxes as well as Alumina and Silica ratios in creating desired glazes.
• ·        The Stull map and its role in helping  predict glaze behaviour (e.g., glossy vs. matte), compare recipes, troubleshoot problems (like crazing or pinholing), and design new glazes with specific characteristics.
• ·        Change glazes from gloss to matte and reverse
• ·        Glaze consistencyfactors such as Specific Gravity and viscosity, use flocculation and deflocculation to fix hard-panned and gelled glazes.
• ·        Glaze faultsand how to fix them
• ·        Using software from sites such as Glazy.org and Digitalfire to alter glazes, create new ones and, substitute materials.
• ·        Create Line Blends to fix glaze problems, develop new glazes, blend from one colour to another and adjust glazes for different temperatures
• ·        Developing “Specialty” Glazes (Matte/Gloss, Cr/Sn Pinks, Celadons, Oribe, Zinc-crystalline, Float, Metallic, Majolica, Crackle etc)
• ·        Colour Blendingusing multiple oxides & stains.

Participants will require access to a home computer, laptop or tablet, along with Internet access both at home and during some lessons at SCArt (can connect to Sunshine Coast free WiFi at SCArt). A more complete list of requirements will be forwarded upon enrolment.