Saturday 29 March: 9am to 4pm

Morning session - Raw slipping techniques
Learn how to apply slips to raw pots, including application methods, resists, traditional slipping techniques such as sgraffito and slip recipes. Slips work with the underlying clay body to produce the broad range of surfaces and colours that we can achieve in the wood fired soda kiln. They can also incorporate local clays to create distinctive surfaces. Students will need to bring a selection of pieces (up to 6) that are at the leather hard stage and one piece at the bone dry stage. 

Afternoon Session - Slipping and glazing on bisque ware
This session looks at application of slips and glazes, including using the spray gun, pouring aids, resists, layering, use of underglaze and slip recipes. Students will need to bring a selection of pieces (up to 6) that are bisque fired.

We are specifically looking at techniques and slips/glazes formulated for the wood/soda kiln, so may not be suitable for cone 6 firings.

What to bring:

• Notebook
• P2 facemasks will be provided but if you have your own respirator (e.g. P3) we recommend bringing it
• We like to share a lunch on our workshop days so if you have the capacity, please bring a kai to share.

Your tutor

In 1998 Duncan graduated with a Bachelor in 3D design, majoring in ceramics from UNITEC and since then has been working as a studio potter. He was Co-Director of the Auckland Studio Potters from 2000 to 2007 and the Manager of the Waikato Society of Potters from 2008 to 2012. He moved to Karangahake in 2014 and set up Rahu Road Pottery. Duncan makes a range of wheel thrown functional pots. He teaches a range of workshops from his studio including kiln firing, glazing and throwing classes. Duncan also delivers off-site workshops at pottery clubs and private studios around the country. You can find out more about him here

Terms and Conditions

The Waikato Society of Potters (WSP) reserves the right to cancel a class if it fails to achieve minimum enrolment numbers, for reasons outside of our control. A full refund will be given if the class is cancelled by the WSP less a 5% credit card fee. If a student cancels their enrolment within 72 hours of the first class starting, no refund will be given. If a student cancels their booking less than 7 days prior to the event a 50% administration charge will be deducted from the refund. Should a student cancel their enrolment any time prior to the above a 20% administration fee will be deducted from the refund.

WSP does not provide make up sessions or credits for classes that you have missed due to your personal circumstances.less