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Sutnarka invites you to a specialist workshop, Glaze Raw Materials and Their Behavior During Melting, on Wednesday, November 25, starting at 9:00 a.m. Participants will learn about the role of the individual groups of glaze raw materials, how these materials behave when heated, and how they influence the melting of the glass phase.

In practical demonstrations of melting selected glazes on a platinum wire, participants will be able to directly observe and compare the behavior of the components. The session will also focus, among other things, on the role the atmosphere inside the kiln plays during firing. The final part of the workshop will leave room for questions and a discussion on applying the insights gained in ceramic practice.
Those interested in taking part can register by Friday, November 20, by email at: mpfeife@fdu.zcu.cz.

Programm
9:00–9:15 a.m. Registration of participants
9:15–9:45 a.m. Introduction to glaze composition and the role of the individual groups of raw materials
9:45–10:30 a.m. Behavior of components during heating and melting of the glass phase; the importance of kiln atmosphere
10:30–11:45 a.m. Practical demonstrations of melting selected glaze components on a platinum wire, with expert commentary
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Discussion on applying the insights in ceramic practice, questions, and summary