An introduction to glaze with Elena Gileva from glost glaze
One-day workshop: Thursday 30th October 2025
Summary
This one day session will allow students to learn the basics of glaze making and get familiar with the process of mixing a base glaze and creating a colour pallet.
The course in detail
The world of glaze making can seem complicated and daunting, particularly when faced with many anonymous looking powders - this workshop is designed to allow students to get familiar with key materials used in glaze making, their properties and uses.
This workshop will to give students the opportunity to explore the world of glazing and gain the basic skills and understanding of the process.
Glaze making is a complex process that requires both theoretical and practical knowledge. During this session students will familiarise themselves with materials, basic glaze chemistry as well as learn the step by step process that they can later implement in their own studio setting.
There will be hands-on and theoretical exercises where students will learn to read and analyse glaze recipes, how to mix them as well as line blend glazes to create a wider colour/texture range out of a base glaze.
About Elena
Elena Gileva is a London based artist fixating on the decorative, historical and ornamental through the medium of ceramic, sculpture and installation.
Elena’s background is both in Ceramics and Fine Art, having graduated from MA Royal College and BFA Parsons Paris School of Art & Design. She combines various historical and personal narratives, references and processes, with hand-built ceramic objects taking centre stage in her practice.
Elena has exhibited internationally and participated in residency programs in Japan, China, France to name a few. Glaze making has always been a key element of Elena's sculptural work and in 2023 Elena has started GLOST glaze - a brand focusing on small batch artisanal glazes and glaze education.
THE SCHEDULE
Thursday 30th October 2025 (arrive: 10:30am)
Welcome refreshments (10:30 - 11am) - an opportunity to meet Elena and your fellow students. The session will run from 11am until 4:30pm.
A light two-course lunch is provided. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Cost
The cost for this one-day course is £100. This cost includes all necessary materials, tools, refreshments and a superb two-course lunch.
You can pay in full or pay a deposit by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button above. If you choose to pay a deposit we will contact you to arrange paying the remainder of your balance in instalments.
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TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION
The Ceramic Studio is located on a beautiful orchard in Brenchley, and there are lots of lovely surrounding towns and villages offering numerous places to stay.
We are happy to arrange transits to and from your accommodation to the studio for the duration of your course. Please get in touch to arrange this. Please email the office team at info@theceramicstudio.co.uk. To see examples of local accomodation, click here.
Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Duration: One-day workshop
Venue: The Ceramic Studio (Brenchley)
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Level: Suitable for all abilities.
Cost: £100 (pay in full or in instalments)
