BY
Trine Bentsen
How to create beautiful glaze effects with brush on glaze
A 3 day mini workshop that teaches you how create amazing glaze results and how to controll the BOTZ + effect glaze, so that it does not end up ruining your piece instead of helping you create the glaze of your dreams.
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Do you also get frustated when you get to glaze day? 😩
Do you fear ruining your Pieces with your glazes?!
And do you find it difficult to choose which glazes to go for, or how to create cool glaze effects❓ Or do you always end up choosing the same safe glazes because you don’t know how to crate the glaze designs like the ones you often see other show off on Social Media⁉️
Yes?
Well… You’re not alone‼️ We’ve all been there 😝
During the last 3 years I’ve helped 10,000s of potters out there on Instagram with how to create beautiful glaze designs. And through all the 1.000s and 1.000s of private messages I have received I have learned, that most of people struggle with the same issues…😅
That’s why I have created this 3 day Mini Workshop to help you all tackle these issues and find more joy and controll in the glazing process. In the end, my aim with the workshop is to improve your glaze succes rate 🥳
Day 1
7 Mistakes People sometimes make, when glazing
➕ how you can easily fix them
The lesson will land in your inbox on November 6th at 8:00 AM (Central European Time), and at 8:00 PM the same day we’ll have a live Q&A session in our mini course group.
Day 2
Simplifying the selection of an ideal glaze design
➕ how you can easily fix them
The lesson will land in your inbox on November 6th at 8:00 AM (Central European Time), and at 8:00 PM the same day we’ll have a live Q&A session in our mini course group.
Always use the same glaze and technique because new glaze techniques can be intimidating.
Are hesitant to try a new glaze or glaze combination because it might ruin your artwork.
Are unsure how to get the glaze results you dream of.
Lack feedback and sparring from another potter.
Need inspiration and want to improve your glazing skillset.
Don’t want to RUIN your piece with the glaze!
If you RECOGNIsE any of these issues - I’ve got the solution for you 👍
Gain access to the comprehensive online class “Master The Art Of Glazing” now and get personal sparring over 16 weeks.
Don’t worry about materials
We can work with the materials you already have on hand. If you want some of the materials used in the course, a full materials list is provided with links to where you can get your hands ✋🤚 on them.
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
What’s in this pottery Glazing course? so much! Let’s dig in… 👀👇
ModulE 1.
Essential insighT into how glazes react
We start off with the course framework, covering the key elements of each module, and here you’ll gain insights into the methodology behind skill-building exercises, and understand the framework for our one-on-one sparring sessions. This is great for pottery beginners and for learning more about pottery glazing at home.
Module Content
The modules build on each other, so that you will progressively enhance your understanding and skills of glazing techniques. The content focuses on theory, practical applications, and strategies that can be directly applied to your work.
Approach to Glazing skill-building
Our approach to skill-building exercises for glazing is to reinforce learning while being manageable. Hands-on exercises for glazing are aligned with the content covered in the modules and are designed to encourage reflection and application. Feedback in the 1:1 sparring sessions is an integral part of this process, allowing for continuous improvement on the pottery glazing techniques you learn.
1:1 Sparring Sessions
The structure of these sessions is aimed at fostering an interactive and supportive environment that will help you improve your glazing skills. The session is tailored to address your individual needs and provides an opportunity for deeper exploration of concepts and challenges you might be having in your pottery glazing practice. You will receive personalised guidance where you can share your experiences, insights, and questions regarding glazing and the techniques you learn.
This maximises your learning experience and ensures that you gain the most from each component of the glazing course.
Essential Insight into Glaze
Prevent the frustration of producing works that don’t meet your expectations. Understanding how glazes change and react based on your method of working with them is crucial.
This module will help you develop a foundational knowledge of glazing that will save you time, energy, and materials. You will be provided with essential insight into the behaviour of glazes and the reasons why glaze flaws occur.
ModulE 2.
Mastering Dipping Glaze Techniques
Transform a simple bag of glaze powder into a fully usable dipping glaze. Explore various techniques for glazing items such as cups, dishes, and larger pieces, ensuring that you feel confident in your skills.
The entire process of glazing using dipping glazes, which is an essential technique for any aspiring ceramic artist, is opened up for you in this informative module.
Find your personal style
Get a hand in sparking your creativity. We’ll dive into the different methods you can employ to achieve a variety of colours and styles on both the insides (and outsides!) of your works.
You’ll be equipped with the techniques for creating sharp glaze lines, glazing close to the bottom of your pieces, and producing a range of unique effects in your glaze application. We will explore the art of layering glazes effectively, all while addressing important considerations to prevent runny glazes from damaging your pieces and your kiln shelves.
Glaze flaws
Through careful application and a solid understanding of glazing techniques, you will be well-equipped to create beautiful ceramic pieces that reflect your artistic vision.
This module provides a comprehensive look at common glaze flaws and suggests the necessary preventative measures you can take to prevent them.
Two specific glaze flaws we focus on are pinholing and uneven glaze applications. Here, we discuss the causes and explore effective remedies to help ensure that your finished work meets your expectations for quality and aesthetics.
Module 3.
how to get great results with brush-on glazes
Achieve flawless results with brush-on glazes. When to use a brush-on glaze vs. a dipping glaze? Get to know the advantages (and disadvantages) of each first hand!
Glaze types & experimentation
Become versed in the various types of glazes, such as Celadon and Shino glazes, and be able to discuss their unique characteristics in this part of the course.
The starting point is on three great brands: Amaco glazes, Botz glazes, and Paint It glazes. For each, you will learn about different applications and techniques, alongside creative glaze design ideas. Additionally, you will engage in hands-on experimentation with glaze layering to better understand the interaction between different glazes.
Effect glazes
Learn how to utilise effect glazes to modify the colours and characteristics of your base glazes effectively. This ensures the application is done correctly and helps prevent any glaze flaws.
This comprehensive approach to effect glazes enhances your glazing skills and expands your creative horizons.
ModulE 4.
EXPLORING
✓ UNDERGLAZES & ENGOBES
✓ How to fix pieces with glaze flaws
✓ BUILDING A LIBRARY OF GLAZES
Underglazes and Engobes
Explore the use of underglazes and engobes, along with various techniques that these types of “glazes” allow.
Fixing glaze flaws
A lot of pieces with glazeflaws like crawling, pinholing and too runny glazes can be saved and in this module I’ll show you how.
Make Glaze Experimentation Fun
Learn how to experiment with glazes effectively. You will get a guiding hand to being systematic, documenting, and analysing your glaze test results, which will help you gain insights from each glazing experiment. This systematic approach enables you to build a glaze journal library filled with glaze formulas and combinations, ensuring that you always have a source of inspiration for future glaze days.
Bonus material
The KEO Glaze Journal is a comprehensive resource designed for anyone interested in expanding their glaze experimentation. It includes:
20 Different Glaze Experiments: Detailed descriptions and results of various glaze tests to inspire your creative process.
50 Pages of Blank Templates: Blank templates so that you can document your own glaze experiments. This helps you keep track of your results and observations.
In addition, you’re also getting:
E-Booklet on choosing the right clay: Guidance on selecting the appropriate clay for your specific projects, ensuring optimal results.
Overview of materials and tools: A comprehensive list of all the materials and tools utilised in the course, along with information on where to acquire them.
E-Book on glaze testing: An informative resource covering the essential principles and easy to follow guides for effective glaze testing.
A tutorial on making kiln cookies: Step-by-step instructions for creating kiln cookies, an important component in managing glaze runs and ensuring kiln safety.
Homemade kiln wash recipe: A reliable recipe for mixing your own kiln wash, simplifying the maintenance of your kiln shelves.
An booklet on the topic of Pyrometric cones: What are they, what types I recommend and how to use them.
A recipe for mixing a great “homemade” glaze out of raw materials: this document also gives you insight into how to add colourants to a base glaze in order to personalise the glaze expression.
A checklist of questions: this checklist gives you all the questions you need to know the answers for before buying new glazes. You can use this list when talking with your glaze supplier.
An in debt analysis of 196 glaze tests: In this compendium you will get get a detailed step by step guide on how to recrate this quick glaze test with the glazes you have yourself and you will also get a break down of each of my 196 glaze layering tests so that you can use it as inspiration when choosing your glaze designs.
get personal feedback
from Me!
Trine Bentsen
I’m a passionate potter from Denmark 🇩🇰 on a mission to make pottery making accessible to everyone.
Through countless experiments I have developed techniques to enable everyone - regardless of skill level - to create stunning results like the pros.
So, whether you are just starting out or seeking to elevate your craft, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I will be your your virtual pottery partner 👩💻
Don’t worry - we all experience mistakes when exploring new ways of glazing - that’s part of the process. Glaze mistakes are the greatest source of learning and we will analyse your experiments and results together and thereby refine your skills.
GET hands-on experience with home assignments 📖
Throughout the course, you’ll get concrete glazing assignments where you get the opportunity to explore glazing techniques and different kinds of glazes. You choose yourself which tasks you’d like to experiment with.
Don’t worry about getting stuck 😝
We will connect online to review your experiences, address any challenges you face, and find answers to questions you might have. We’ll have a live one-on-one chat and supplement that with recorded feedback sessions.
1:1 live feedback ➕ unlimited feedback
For questions during your work process and that can’t wait for your 1:1 session, you are always welcome to send me a question and some photos or video. Then I’ll reply to you with an audio feedback file as soon as possible.
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