A Deep Dive into Crystalline & Special Effects Glazes

July 15 - July 19
HOLLY McKEEN

$855.00

This is a 5-day workshop. All classes run 9 – 4 pm each day with lunch included from 12 – 1 pm.

A Deep Dive into Crystalline & Special Effects Glazes

A Deep Dive into Crystalline & Special Effects Glazes

This workshop will provide an in-depth exploration of crystalline and other special effects glazes.  It is intended for potters with some previous experience with crystalline glazes.  Detailed discussions of new techniques and materials will be accompanied by many of Holly’s crystalline and specialty glaze recipes and tips on the use of rare earth metals.

Participants will learn about strike firing methods in both oxidation and reduction and cone 10 firing schedules, as well as process descriptions including acid etching. Holly will provide detailed information on making, glazing, and marketing, accompanied by slides of current and historical work plus commentary on studio layout and events.

There will be a hands-on glazing session on day one, with a cone 10 firing.  On days three and four there will be two more strike firings with critiques and troubleshooting on the glaze results. Participants will enjoy firing a small reduction kiln and will learn how to make this inexpensive and effective, portable fiber kiln for post fire reduction.

Holly will also demo her wheel throwing and altering techniques in porcelain while discussing forms well suited to Crystalline glazes. Expect a fun “how to” session on making Christmas ornaments and altering both cast and wheel thrown pots.

Pre-course instructions will be provided so that participants can bring along suitable cone 10 bisque pots to glaze and fire, plus some already fired crystalline pots appropriate for “strike” firing.

Each day will end with a Q&A troubleshooting session, so bring your questions for this knowledgeable Instructor.

  • Student Supply List: (Click HERE): Students are responsible for bringing the supplies listed.
  • Course Level: Intermediate
  • Course Prerequisites: Some previous experience working with crystalline glaze formulations required

Price: $855

This price includes: tuition, daily lunch, material fees (if required), any applicable taxes and is listed in Canadian Dollars.

HOLLY McKEEN

With a focus on Crystalline glazed porcelain and other special effects glazes, Holly McKeen has exhibited, delivered workshops, and made presentations in Canada, the USA, and by invitation in La Bisbal, Spain.  Holly has been published in Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times Magazine and Terr Art – Revista Ceramica of Barcelona, as well as other Potter’s Network and Guild publications.

 

Click here to read more about HOLLY McKEEN

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Attendee Details

MISSA Course Withdrawal & Refund Policy

All requests for course withdrawals and/or accommodation cancellations must be made through MISSA’s online form. Requests made in person or by phone, text or email will not be accepted.

Refunds and credits are subject to the course withdrawal and accommodation cancellation deadlines and fees outlined below. Please note, no refunds will be processed during the MISSA Summer Arts Program.

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Course Withdrawal Deadlines

Forms received on or before May 3, 2024 – Pre-paid tuition and material fees will be refunded. A $50 administrative fee applies for each course withdrawal. Material fees will be refunded in full.

Forms received on or before June 14, 2024 – A credit will be issued for pre-paid tuition, less a $50 administration fee per course withdrawal. Pre-paid material fees are not eligible for refund.

Forms received after June 14, 2024 – Course withdrawals made after this date are not eligible for refund or credit of tuition and material fees.

Tuition credits are issued in the form of a code to be used for registration in future MISSA workshops and/or for on-campus accommodations. Credit codes may be transferred to another person. MISSA credit codes have no cash value and cannot be refunded.

If MISSA must cancel a workshop, students will be offered an alternative workshop. If the 2024 program is completely cancelled (due to COVID restrictions or any other force majeure), a full refund will be given (tuition, material fee and accommodation) or a MISSA credit will be offered.

Accommodation Cancellation Deadlines
On-campus accommodations may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the first day of MISSA and pre-paid accommodation fees will be refunded, less a $50 deposit fee. Accommodation cancellations made after the deadline are not eligible for refund.

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Exceptions

If you must withdraw from a course and/or cancel your accommodations due to exceptional circumstances, you may request a refund on the basis of hardship and/or compassionate grounds. All requests must be made in writing using the online form. Approval of such requests may only be made by the MISSA Board of Directors and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

$855.00

This price includes: tuition, daily lunch, material fees (if required), any applicable taxes and is listed in Canadian Dollars.

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