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Dates:March 14, 2026
Meets:Sa from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:25 Sagamore Road Handbuilding
Cost: $75.00

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Why do glazes do what they do? Why do they sometimes not do what we hope? What materials go into a glaze and what is it anyway? Begin to answer these questions and more, while learning about the basic materials and dare  we say it… a little material science, behind ceramic glazes. This presentation is designed to help you begin to "get your head around" the basics of glaze chemistry, without taking a science lab! All with the goal of making more informed decisions when you glaze your work, helping you understand the range and variability of glaze. A great class for all levels of students. Bring examples of fired works you have questions about.

 
Fee: $75.00
Hours:3.00
CEUs:3.00

25 Sagamore Road Handbuilding

Tom O'Malley

Tom O'Malley began studying ceramics in high school and received his BFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1985. He received his MFA, with honors, from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1994. O'Malley has exhibited nationally and internationally, winning numerous awards. He received an LCC Grant in 1998 and his pottery was the recipient of the People's Choice Award at the 2002 Strictly Functional Pottery National.

His work has appeared in a number of publications, including Lark Books 500 Tiles, and is slated to appear in the forthcoming publication 21st Century Ceramics. He has taught at RISD, Rhode Island College, Becker College, Worcester State University and the Worcester Center for Crafts, and has presented a variety of workshops and lectures throughout New England. He has been a board member of The Studio Potter since 2005 and currently is the Studio Liaison and Program Director of the Worcester Center for Crafts.

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