This workshop explores glazing approaches tailored specifically for wood and soda firing. Led by Suzy Dunser, participants will learn how slips and glazes interact with flame, ash, and atmosphere to create unique surfaces.
The session will include a review of slips and glazes available at WSP, when and why to use them, and when to leave clay surfaces bare to allow natural effects to develop. Participants will also learn practical application techniques, including layering slips and glazes to achieve depth and variation.
Ideal for those preparing work for a wood firing, this workshop will help you make confident, intentional surface decisions.
Participants should bring bisque ware ready for glazing.
Bring along a shared kai for lunch — a great chance to connect and chat with others in the workshop.
For a more complete understanding of the process, consider taking Making for Wood Firing on the 8th of August, which focuses on creating forms suited to atmospheric firing.
About your tutor — Suzy Dunser
Suzy Dunser is a Paeroa-based ceramic artist, tutor, and long-standing contributor to the New Zealand pottery community. She completed the Otago Polytechnic Diploma in Ceramics in 2011 and has since worked extensively as both a maker and educator, teaching workshops around the country.
Her practice centres on functional ware, with a particular interest in thoughtful, well-resolved forms that elevate everyday objects. Suzy works across a range of clays and firing methods, with a strong passion for wood and salt/soda firing.
She has held leadership roles within the ceramics community, including serving as President of Auckland Studio Potters, and now serves on the Waikato Society of Potters committee as Secretary. Suzy is also an experienced wood-firing practitioner and kiln firemaster.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Waikato Society of Potters (WSP) reserves the right to cancel a class if it fails to achieve minimum enrolment numbers, for reasons outside of our control. A full refund will be given if the class is cancelled by the WSP less a 5% credit card fee. If a student cancels their enrolment within 72 hours of the first class starting, no refund will be given. If a student cancels their booking less than 7 days prior to the event a 50% administration charge will be deducted from the refund. Should a student cancel their enrolment any time prior to the above a 20% administration fee will be deducted from the refund.
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