From 6pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Returning to glaze your work
You can book your glazing tutorial for after two weeks from your making session with us.
The beauty of our glazing tutorials is that after you have finished glazing your work, you can join us for the rest of the evening session at no extra charge, making them an affordable way of continuing your ceramics practice at the studio.
This is a guide for those of you who have chosen to return to glaze your work. If you have requested that we glaze it for you then you can skip to collection.
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We apologise that we cannot correspond regarding the whereabouts of work on an individual basis. On the rare occasion that a piece has broken during the firing process or by accident, we will endeavour to contact the maker. Otherwise you can presume that we have your work on our shelves after two weeks from your session.
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At Dalston Clay we get very excited about the possibilities of glaze so we are happy that you have decided to go on this journey with us!
Glaze is a slurry of glass forming chemicals that, when applied to bisque ware (bisque fired) and then fired a second time (glaze fired), produces a glassy, food safe surface; often with funky effects!
Our glazing tutorial is a guided session that's begins half an hour (6pm) before the evening session (6.30pm). This provides time for you to choose from our extensive range of beautiful brush-on and dipping glazes (included) and settle down to glaze your work. After you have finished glazing you are welcome to join the evening session
(6.30 - 9pm) free of charge ​
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If you do not have anything to glaze, you can have a look through our boxes of unclaimed bisque ware to find something you like (free of charge).​
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The glazing tutorial starts promptly at 6pm so do come a little before so you don't miss anything.
After you have finished glazing you are welcome to join the evening session
(6.30 - 9pm) free of charge: This could be wheel throwing and/or Handbuilding depending on the night that you book and the wheels available (theres always space for handbuilding :)
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Timeline for self-glazed work
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
2 weeks after glazing
2 months after glaze firing
Drying
Bisque firing
Glazing
Collection
Collection Deadline
Leave your work to dry at the end of your session. Work requires approximately one week to dry.
When it is fully dry (Green ware or Bone dry), we will bisque fire your work to 950c (Bisque ware). Then work is stamped with the date, after which you have two months to return to glaze before work is at risk of disposal.
After bisque firing and 3 weeks after your session your work is ready for you to glaze. After glazing leave your work in the kiln room for us to glaze fire to 1250c (stone ware glaze firing)
Come and collect your work after two weeks from your glazing session. You can find out about Collection here
We can only store your work for a maximum of two months after glazing, after which time we reserve the right to dispose of it or if we like it; sell it for charity.
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​Benefits of glazing at Dalston Clay
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Flexible sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6pm
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Wide range of underglazes, dipping glazes and brush-on glazes all included
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Small group instruction
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Session duration up to 3 hours
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Central location just 1 min walk from Dalston Kingsland and 2 mins walk from Dalston Junction stations
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Finish early? Join in on the evening session for free!
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Beautiful studio, free tea, friendly vibes and great playlists! ​
