Tao of Clay

Expanding Your Glazing Approach with Ruth Easterbrook

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Workshop Dates November 15th - 16th

$400 per registration

November 15th–16th, 2026 | 2-Day Workshop

Sunday, November 15th: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday, November 16th: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Both days include a one-hour lunch break.

Join us at Tao of Clay for a two-day, hands-on glazing workshop with guest artist Ruth Easterbrook. This workshop is designed to help participants expand their approach to glazing through a deeper understanding of glaze properties, application techniques, layering, and surface design.

Ruth will demonstrate a range of glazing techniques, including layering, underglaze application, masking with tape, and glaze inlay. Participants will have dedicated hands-on time to experiment with each technique and receive guidance throughout the workshop.

Workshop Schedule

Day 1: Sunday, November 15th | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

The workshop will begin with a glazing demonstration focused on glaze properties, working properties, and best practices for application. Ruth will demonstrate layering techniques, including using underglazes underneath and on top of glaze.

After the lunch break, Ruth will demonstrate using tape to mask off designs, followed by a demonstration of using tools to inlay glaze. Participants will then have time to practice the techniques demonstrated.

Day 2: Monday, November 16th | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Participants will review fired demonstration pieces from Day 1 and Ruth will demonstrate how to combine multiple techniques on a single piece.

The remainder of the day will be dedicated to hands-on glazing, allowing participants to experiment with the techniques covered in the workshop with guidance and assistance from Ruth.

All workshop pieces will be fired after the class is complete.

What to Bring

Participants should bring 4–5 cone 6 bisque-fired pieces to use for practicing the different glazing techniques.

Your bisqueware must be made from clay that is suitable for Cone 6 electric firing and compatible with Tao of Clay’s studio glazes.

Participants should also bring:

Notebook and pencil
Scoring tool
Knife or X-Acto knife suitable for clay
Metal rib for glazing
Any other glazing or decorating tools you would like to experiment with

The on-site Tao of Clay Kiosk carries a selection of our favorite studio tools if you need to purchase anything before the workshop.

Workshop Includes

Tao of Clay will provide:

Cone 6 glazes with test tiles demonstrating a range of colors and textures
Underglazes
Bisque-fired practice tiles
Blue painter’s tape
Parchment paper
Mini-loop tools
Bamboo brushes suitable for glaze application
Metal ribs
Wax resist
Clean water, buckets, and sponges
Materials for covering work tables
Glaze containers and brushes for use at work tables

Firing & Glazing

Glazing materials are included in the workshop registration fee.

Firing is not included in the workshop fee. Firing is available through Tao of Clay at our standard rate of $5.00/lb. Finished pieces will be available for pickup approximately 2 weeks after firing.

Pieces over 14” in any dimension are subject to additional surcharge fees. Please contact info@taoofclay.com for more information about oversized work and pricing.

If you fire your work with Tao of Clay, you are welcome to return to the studio after the workshop dates during open hours to glaze your pieces.

Please note that only work made from clay suitable for Cone 6 electric firing will be accepted for firing. Participants are responsible for ensuring their bisqueware is compatible with Tao of Clay’s Cone 6 studio glazes and firing process.

Studio Access

Workshop participants have access to the studio during scheduled workshop hours only.

Participants who fire their work at Tao of Clay may return during regular open studio hours to glaze their pieces.

About Ruth Easterbrook

Ruth Easterbrook is a studio artist based in Philadelphia. She earned her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and her BFA from Syracuse University. Her work has been exhibited across the United States, including at Market House Craft Center in Lancaster, PA, and Charlie Cummings Gallery in Gainesville, FL.

Ruth has completed artist residencies at institutions including the Harvard Ceramics Program, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. She currently maintains her studio practice in Philadelphia, PA.

Cancellation Policy:

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