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Potters' Round Table Discussions

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a comprehensive collection of discussions from The Potters' Round Table meetings at Washington Street Studios, covering various aspects of ceramic arts. Delve into topics such as firing challenges, equipment purchasing, kiln operation, glaze testing, soda kiln construction, reduction firing, ash glazes, test blends, professional pottery techniques, firing schedules, and functional teapot design. Gain valuable insights from experienced potters in this 10-hour playlist, which forms part of the Understanding Pottery series. Benefit from the shared knowledge and creative energy fostered by Washington Street Studios, a community pottery studio in Harpers Ferry / Bolivar, WV, dedicated to supporting ceramic artists and promoting appreciation for the arts within the community.

Syllabus

Challenges in Firing Ceramics Part 1 of 2.
Challenges in Firing Ceramics Part 2 of 2.
Tips and Suggestions When Buying Used Pottery Equipment.
Operating a Small Gas Kiln.
An Introduction to Glaze Testing Part 1.
What Glaze Recipes Can Tell You.
Construction of a Gas Fired Soda Kiln Part 1.
Construction of a Gas Fired Soda Kiln Part 2.
Construction of a Gas Fired Soda Kiln Part 3.
Reduction Firing in a Gas Kiln.
Potters Round Table: Ash Glazes.
Making Test Blends for Glazes and Clay Bodies.
Tips for Making Professional Looking Pottery.
Potters Round Table: Firing Schedules.
PRT Functional Teapot Design.


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Washington Street Studios

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