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Have you ever opened a bisque kiln and felt completely overwhelmed by the entire load of blank pots? Are you tired of the dip-and-done approach to glazing? Do you wish you could create surfaces with more depth? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, Colleen Riley’s video Layering Techniques for Sumptuous Surfaces is just what you need. This video is all about surface! Colleen shares numerous techniques for creating layered imagery from the greenware stage through glazing and firing.

Total runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes

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Colleen Riley

Colleen Riley has been making pots for 25 years, and making pots full-time since 2005. She began her studies at the Northern Clay Center, and has continued her education by working closely with several area potters and attending workshops. She participates in in regional art fairs, tours, and exhibitions, and her work is in the shops of the Northern Clay Center (MN) and Lark & Key Gallery (NC). She currently teaches at the Minnetonka Art Center, and is founder and past president of Minnesota Women Ceramic Artists (MNWCA). To learn more about Colleen Riley and see more images of her work, please visit www.eurekapots.com.
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Jennifer Cheng

Jennifer Cheng Sat Feb 15 2025

Such a good workshop!! Thank yOU!

Deb Richardson

Deb Richardson Tue Oct 01 2024

This is a fantastic workshop. I learned so much.

Mary Alice Cain

Mary Alice Cain Thu Feb 15 2024

Although I may never be able to do soda firing, I am hoping to incorporate some of Colleen's glazing

Although I may never be able to do soda firing, I am hoping to incorporate some of Colleen's glazing techniques into my glaze repertoire. she has really inspired me to try new techniques. Thank you for her wonderful video, and thanks to her for sharing her skill and her work. Truly amazing!Read full comment

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