The ABC's of Glaze Chemistry with Tom O'Malley
| Dates: | October 1-22, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM - See Description |
| Location: | 25 Sagamore Road Handbuilding |
| Cost: | $330.00 |
There are 993 physical openings remaining.
A fun introduction to the basics of mixing glazes and the chemistry that makes them tick. By blending a Zoom meeting with in-person lab work, you will be guided in testing a base glaze (cone six oxidation) and running a simple bi-axial blend of colorants to experience how ceramic color is developed. Students will be able to choose from either matt, satin, or gloss base glazes and will experience firsthand the impact chemistry has on the color and texture of glazes. Lecture and glaze evaluation will emphasize the convergence of chemistry and practice.
Meeting 1: Zoom (2hrs) October 1, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Meeting 2: Lab I (3hrs) October 15, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Meeting 3: Lab II (3hrs) October 22, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Meeting 4: Results (2hrs) November 11, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
A kit of test tiles, along with materials for testing and firing, will be included in the kit fee.
| Fee: | $330.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Student Fee | $ 295.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | KIT | $ 35.00 |
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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| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM to 9 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Handbuilding |
| 10/08/2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM to 9 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Handbuilding |
| 10/15/2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM to 9 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Handbuilding |
| 10/22/2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM to 9 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Handbuilding |