Making Glazes From Rocks - w/ Matthew Blakely

Inspired by his practical Australian art school education and the enormous potential of natural materials, Matthew makes his work from rocks, clays, shales, and ashes that he’s been collecting from various locations around the UK.
In this course, Matthew will share his deep understanding of the materials and "open the door" to learning how to prepare glazes from rocks. Students will create their own glazes for their ceramic pieces from various rocks, such as Cerdeira’s traditional schist stone or rocks and wood ashes that participants might bring from their homes. You can make your own pots, glaze them and participate in the wood firing of the “Sasukenei” Smokeless Kiln.