By Margaret Ellis
NZ Gare Seminar Director
Last Updated March, 2002

Last Updated: March, 2002

Gare Education Programme.
Changing to meet your Needs.

Gare continues to believe that education is vital to not only your growth in ceramics but also the growth of our industry. That's why our seminar programme is called "Keys to Success"

Some dramatic and exciting changes have been made to the Gare Product Knowledge Programme. Learn and understand our company, our philosophy and why we believe you Gotta Get Gare Basic Ingredients Gare Education Programme 2001.  More Innovation from the Gare Colour Company. .

These new Gare Product Knowledge Discovery Workshops will be held in Auckland on the following dates 1st March 2001. "Down to Earth"Cast a mold, Water Carve, Clay Lift, Slip Trail plus kiln Firing Tips.Great pieces to work on and valuable information 2nd & 3rd March. "Basic Ingredients" This two day workshop is designed to teach you the Basics of the Gare Colour line, how to apply and fire the various Gare products.  Trouble Shooting tips and how you can use what you learn to teach Gare to others. 17th March. "Brush n'Up. Learn how to achieve beautiful Brush Strokes using Fun Strokes and colourwash. Brush Care, Proper Loading, Basic Strokes and a Colour Help Sheet. 18th March. "Make It Special" Enjoy a day with Gare's unique Specialty Products, Magic Flow, Snow Storm, Adorn. Seal, White Bark and Mix-it.

Anyone may attend whichever day they choose or attend the five days and pass the required test and receive their Certification Workshops will be held at Rainbow Studios 29 Linwood Ave. Forrest Hill Auckland Cost is $75 per day and includes greenware, firing, colours, tuition and literature.

For more Information contact Margaret 09 410 6327.
Margaret Ellis. NZ Gare Seminar Director for Draw Art Supplies

Gare Greenware Network NZ
We are compiling a data base of those who have Gare molds available for greenware sales throughout New Zealand. If you would like to have your molds included please get in contact with us. Gare molds are everywhere and we often get queries if we know where a certain piece of greenware can be found.

Associated Ceramic Artists New Zealand.
If you would like to become a member of this association the new Membership Officer is Debbie Mitchell, P O BOX 75408, Manurewa Phone: 09 534 3754. ACANZ has been established since 1984 and offers communication throughout the Ceramic Industry in New Zealand. 

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TIPS AND HINTS

To remove that unwanted blob of colour on your underglaze design. Cover it with Gare HiLo and allow to dry, peel it off and it will remove the colour underneath. 

New Moulds are sometimes hard to open. Run some warm water over the seamlines and this will release the mold. 

Your greenware splits in a certain spot each time you take it out of the mold. This means that area is drying faster than the rest so wet this spot inside the mold before you pour. 

Do you puddle? To level the tops of mugs and vases etc. if you do not have a sanding board make a small puddle of water on some newspaper and quickly rotate the piece on it then wipe with a damp sponge.

Studios can now order the new Gare Garden & Satin Matte Glazes. Whether you are a novice or advanced student Gare is the way to go- new and exciting products! New and exciting techniques! We have Gare Teachers throughout New Zealand if you would like to join one near you contact

George or Margaret at Phone/Fax 410 6327 or E-Mail georgee @ nznet.gen.nz

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