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lana wilson and richard burkett workshop

updated fri 27 jul 01

 

Barbra Kates on thu 26 jul 01


We have had a few spaces become available for the Lana Wilson and Richard
Burkett, Glaze Chemistry =96 Kitchen or Computer 6 day workshop. Followi=
ng is
the info.

Lana Wilson and Richard Burkett Workshop: Glaze Chemistry: Kitchen or
Computer
At Architektura Visiting Artist Workshops in Yelm, WA.
July 30 =96 August 4, 2001, Monday - Saturday
Fee: $425 includes glaze materials and firings
Beginners-Professional

Immerse yourself in glaze! This intensive six day workshop will de-mysti=
fy
glaze chemistry through extensive testing and firing. We will make up ne=
w
glazes, change known glazes and work on your problem glazes. We will work
mainly with cone 6 and 04 electric glazes. The test kilns will be fired
daily.

Lana=92s =93right brain kitchen=94 approach to glaze chemistry and Richar=
d=92s =93left
brain technical=94 style, will complement each other, creating a full
comprehensive workshop.

Lana will explore and discuss surface =93special effects=94, including ma=
ny
examples of low and medium temperature glazes and layered glazes.

Richard will demonstrate =93HyperGlaze=94 glaze calculation software. Co=
mputers
will be available for glaze calculations using =93HyperGlaze=94 and =93Ma=
trix=94.
If you have a portable Macintosh computer (Powerbook or iMac) that you ca=
n
bring, Richard will give you a copy of =93HyperGlaze=94.

Richard and Lana will also discuss forms and surfaces as an integral part=
of
successful glazes, and critique work you bring with you.

You will have a chance to glaze small pieces with your new glazes and hav=
e
delicious access to the intriguing glazes other people create.

E-Mail: au1000@earthlink.net for a worksh=
op
info or call Barbra Kates at 360-894-7527.