Embedded Files
Ash Glazes with Ceramic Artist Joseph Bull
We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive Wood Ash Glazes Workshop, led by our renowned visiting artist, Joseph Bull. This hands-on workshop will explore the fascinating world of ash glazes, offering participants the opportunity to experiment with traditional and innovative glazing techniques.
Joseph Bull has wide-ranging interests which converge in his porcelain and stoneware vessels. Following a BA in literature, he decided to study ceramics under studio potter Michel Francois in Falmouth and the Leach pottery in St Ives.
Bull’s enthusiasm for ecology manifest in his use of tree ash and iron oxide glazes - the results are random and beautiful like abstract expressionist paintings.
Joseph is part of a research group at Oxford university who use anthropological methods of to investigate creativity in wood fired contemporary-hybrid Japanese inspired ceramics. The focus is on the preservation and protection of our natural woodlands through visual arts and craftsmanship. Joseph experiments with individual tree species and their unique glazes
Workshop Highlights:
Ash glaze testing on ceramic tiles
Glaze formulation experiments for in-depth exploration
Wood ash glaze preparation and its unique characteristics
Under-glazed techniques and their applications with wood ash
This workshop is ideal for ceramic artists, students, and enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of glazes and material interactions. Join us for this special opportunity to learn from Joseph Bull and enhance your glazing expertise.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse