GLOOP GLAZE WORKSHOP
A TWO-DAY IMMERSIVE WORKSHOP
£380 (MEMBERS £340)
*FEW SPOTS LEFT*
Sunday 8th and Sunday 15th November
(2:00 - 6:00pm)
Join ceramic artist Jihyun Kim for an immersive two-day pottery workshop exploring the creative potential of Gloop glaze. Designed for makers with some handbuilding experience, this workshop combines sculpture, surface design, and material experimentation to push the boundaries of glazing.
Throughout the masterclass, you'll explore a range of techniques for working with Gloop glaze, from understanding how it behaves on different forms to using it as a creative tool for texture, movement, and surface expression. You'll create both a three-dimensional sculptural piece and a flat ceramic tile, giving you the opportunity to experiment with a variety of glaze applications and effects.
As a special highlight of the workshop, participants will receive a Gloop glaze recipe to take away, giving you the opportunity to continue experimenting with this unique glaze approach and further develop your own surface decoration practice beyond the workshop.
Between the two sessions, all work will be bisque fired and prepared for glazing and decoration on the second day.
Day 1 – Handbuilding & Design (4 hours)
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Artist talk and introduction
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Overview of the workshop and Q&A
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Introduction to Gloop glaze: its properties, creative possibilities, and demonstration of forms designed to work with the glaze
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Sketching and planning your designs
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Handbuilding a sculptural ceramic piece and creating a flat tile for glaze experimentation
All work created on Day 1 will be bisque fired before the second session.
Day 2 – Gloop Glaze Application (4 hours)
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Demonstration of Gloop glaze decorating techniques
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Hands-on application of Gloop glaze to your sculptural piece and tile
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Individual guidance and creative experimentation
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Group sharing and final Q&A
By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained practical knowledge of working with Gloop glaze, a collection of test pieces and finished works, and the confidence to continue exploring this distinctive glazing process in their own ceramic practice.
Jihyun Kim (b. 1997, South Korea) is an award-winning ceramic designer based in London. She holds an MA in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art. Internationally recognized, her work has been exhibited at Collect, Milan Design Week, the British Ceramic Biennial, and Officine Saffi. She received the Collect Open Bursary and won the Rosalind Stracey Ceramic Award from Cockpit Arts.
Jihyun Kim’s creations blend sculptural and functional elements, drawing inspiration from her Korean cultural heritage and the mystical qualities of ceramics. Her work is informed by Korean fairy tales, folk beliefs, and superstitions.
Firing (two piece p.p) and materials included.
Limited spaces – early booking recommended!
"This is my third round of a 10 week course, and it's the highlight of my week! I come to unwind as my job is so high-pressured. Joining the space has completely changed the way my weeks feel - I just love it!"
Sarah, Chief Exec
Cancellation Policy
We require 7 days’ written notice before the course start date to offer a transfer to another course or a full refund. If you choose to transfer, we’re unable to move your place again or offer a refund if you’re unable to attend the new course. Cancellations made within 7 days of the course start date are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, you’re welcome to gift your place to a friend!
Missed Classes
If you need to miss a class from your course, please email us at least 24 hours in advance. You can then take advantage of one special 3-hour untutored drop-in make-up session to catch up. Make-up sessions can only be used once the course has finished and must be taken within four weeks of the course end date. Please email us again to book your make-up session, as an induction may be required.