The Magic and Chemistry of In-glaze Lusters:
Workshop with Lisa Zolandz
February 26th – 28th
11am-5pm
Price
$275 + $100 materials fee paid directly to the artist
Part science and part alchemy, in-glaze lusters are a special glaze containing metals (bismuth, silver) that develop fascinating iridescence when reduction fired.Â
Participants will have the opportunity to work with mid-fire luster glazes in a hands-on fashion and leave with an extensive knowledge of glaze chemistry. Attendees will undoubtedly see how incredibly variable these glazes are!Â
In this 3 day workshop, participants will glaze their own bisque ware that we will fire in the gas kiln with a reduction cooling. Additionally, Lisa will discuss the chemistry of luster glazes, multiple methods of post fire reduction and how she approaches glaze testing and development. She will share her results from extensive testing and experimentation. Â
Notes: Luster glaze is quite runny, so it is recommended that pieces are fired on a riser and catch plate (like is done with crystalline glazes) or on wadding on a kiln washed cookie with walls. Some of the glazes will contain silver nitrate, which stains- gloves will be provided, but attendees should wear clothing they do not mind getting stained on Friday. Â
Class will be held at:
Morean Center for Clay
420 22nd St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Artist Bio:
Lisa Zolandz is a studio potter based in Manassas, VA. Coming to ceramics with a background in the sciences, she naturally found her passion in glaze chemistry.  For the past decade she has been working with crystalline glazes and more recently with iridescent in-glaze lusters. She exhibits at fine art festivals throughout the country and spends countless hours testing and developing glazes.
Held at the Morean Center for Clay
420 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
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Tuition Refund Policy:Â
Full refund or credit will be issued for any class cancelled by the Morean Arts Center. A $25 processing fee is deducted for all other student refund requests. No refunds will be issued on or after the first day of class.
