{"title":"Glaze Classes in Santa Monica","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"july-glaze-chemistry","title":"July Glaze Chemistry Ceramics Class","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_3q1tn\" data-hook=\"title-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"title-container\" class=\"_3q1tn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can glaze your pots, but how much do you know about glaze itself? How are glazes made? How can you alter a glaze recipe to change the sheen, the color, or the way a glaze flows?  Gaining an understanding of glaze chemistry and learning to make your own glazes is an important step for any ceramicist who's serious about their work, and glaze expert Jorge Jimenez Jr. is here to teach you the fundamentals of glaze chemistry in this four-week course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class combines lecture and in-studio lab time to cover the basics of glaze formulation with the goal of developing a tested glaze recipe by the end of the course. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will focus on formulating and firing glazes to cone 10 reduction,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ealthough the principles of glaze chemistry apply across the firing spectrum and you'll be able to use what you've learned in the course toward making glazes for any temperature range you wish. If you would like to work on cone 5 glazes in this course, we can help -- please email classes@stilllifeceramics.com after enrolling to let us know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents are required to bring their own P100 Respirator. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/pep\/3M-6297-P100-Mold-and-Lead-Paint-Removal-Reusable-Respirator-6297PA1-A\/202078789?source=shoppingads\u0026amp;locale=en-US\u0026amp;fp=ggl\u0026amp;pla=\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=vantage\u0026amp;utm_campaign=118514\u0026amp;utm_content=121462\u0026amp;mtc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D24-Multi-NA-3M-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-FR26A22233KB-118514-NBR-669-NA-VNT-FY26_FY_3M_D24_OAM_3M_AON\u0026amp;cm_mmc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D24-Multi-NA-3M-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-FR26A22233KB-118514-NBR-669-NA-VNT-FY26_FY_3M_D24_OAM_3M_AON-23507567457--\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=23507573214\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAAolLu9-XqO81RQZrTJiOI6ZzHP5Nf\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk_bPBhDXARIsACiq8R3AEGZuxxQUO5YB0az8UhC7HKH3pogxeiTkV95jnhHUvSgqahvxCvsaAsm4EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Glaze Chemistry Respirator\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExample linked here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_3_S4y\" data-hook=\"working-days-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_-5WYO\" data-hook=\"working-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_13Nt6\" data-hook=\"working-intervals\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eLocation and Time\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eStill Life Studio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e850 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-days-root\" class=\"_3_S4y\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-day\" class=\"_-5WYO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-intervals\" class=\"_13Nt6\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"_-5WYO\" data-hook=\"working-day\"\u003eFour class sessions total.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eAbout This Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eJoin us for a four week course of glaze exploration where you will create your own cone 10 glazes from scratch. In this class, you will learn about the different ingredients that go into a glaze, explore how they interact with each other, and create, mix, and test your own glaze recipes with materials provided. The science behind glaze chemistry is presented in an accessible, easy-to-follow way with plenty of time each week for Q\u0026amp;A with your instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003eAll skill levels are welcome to take this class, but you should have some experience working with clay, and knowledge of the basic glaze application process is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003eAll basic glaze materials and supplies are provided. Classes will consist of a lecture plus time for Q+A and mixing your glazes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWe'll be focusing on cone 10 glazes, which will be fired in a reduction atmosphere,\u003c\/span\u003e however, the principles of glaze chemistry apply across the firing spectrum and you'll be able to use what you've learned in the course to make glazes for any temperature range you wish. If you would like to work on cone 5 glazes in this course, we can help -- please email classes@stilllifeceramics.com after enrolling to let us know.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease note this course does not include studio access for making or firing work outside of the test tiles developed in this course. If you are interested in enrolling in membership during the month of your class, you can find more details \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/ceramics-studio-memberships\" title=\"Membership at Still Life Studio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePolicies\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"e4WLr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCancellations made 4 or more days before the date of class will be refunded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur classes are for adults.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Workshops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631059718400,"sku":"S04WRK0726GCSM","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8268\/5084\/files\/glazetiles_8a8f1222-0616-4bf7-aa12-5047dbcd1e71.jpg?v=1734648382"},{"product_id":"summer-pottery-intensive-with-jorge-jimenez-jr","title":"Summer Pottery Intensive with Jorge Jimenez Jr.","description":"\u003cdiv data-hook=\"title-container\" class=\"_3q1tn\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eThis intensive 8-week course is designed to \u003cstrong\u003estrengthen participants' skills in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and glazing through guided projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eTaught by ceramic artist Jorge Jimenez Jr., the first half of the course (Weeks 1–3) will focus on wheel throwing, culminating in a glaze application lesson. The second half (Weeks 5–8) will shift to handbuilding, exploring different forms and another glaze technique. \u003cstrong\u003eThe class will meet for two hours each week for a total of eight sessions, with open studio time every day for you to practice on your own. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStudents will have access to studio time outside of class meetings, along with two structured critique sessions to discuss completed works. \u003cstrong\u003eParticipants will develop a strong understanding of ceramic terminology, glaze chemistry, and the etiquette of constructive critique. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe course will utilize Cone 10 firing for wheel-thrown pieces and Cone 5 for handbuilt projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the class schedule below. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-days-root\" class=\"_3_S4y\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-day\" class=\"_-5WYO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-intervals\" class=\"_13Nt6\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eStill Life Studio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003e850 Pico Blvd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003eSanta Monica, CA 90405 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClass Outline\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3_S4y\" data-hook=\"working-days-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_-5WYO\" data-hook=\"working-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_13Nt6\" data-hook=\"working-intervals\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f63ba532-7fff-d1be-0252-78109bd8a173\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course will challenge students to expand their technical abilities and creative problem-solving while working in a collaborative studio environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 1–4: Wheel Throwing \u0026amp; Glaze Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeek 1 - Wheel Assignment - Pitcher Set\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 2 - Continue Wheel Assignment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek 3 - Trim Wheel Assignment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeeks 4–8: Handbuilding \u0026amp; Final Glaze Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 4 - Introduce Handbuilding Assignment - Sphere, Cube, and Pyramid. Glaze Wheel Assignment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 5 - Continue Handbuilding Assignment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 6 - Finish Surface Designs for Handbuilding Assignment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 7 - Group Critique of Wheel Assignment. Glaze Handbuilding Assignment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 8 - Group Critique of Handbuilding Assignment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"description\" class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo get the most out of this class, you should feel comfortable with all of the steps and processes you learned in the four week Beginning Wheel course\u003c\/strong\u003e, and can somewhat reliably wedge, center, and throw 2.5-3 lbs of clay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"description\" class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the weekly class meetings, we have open hours seven days a week for you to come in and work on your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"description\" class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakeup classes are not available for missed sessions of this course, but many students use the open studio time to catch up outside of class if necessary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"description\" class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuing students should bring their own clay, tools, and bats (we recommend at least four 12\" bats). We have a supply shop at the studio where you can purchase these things if you need them. The course fee includes firing for up to 20 pieces*.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"description\" class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Piece limit is subject to change based on the dimensions of student work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains more information. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"_1nd00\" data-hook=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003ePolicies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made 4 or more days before the start of the class will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be refunded. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWe cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before class starts, if you miss class, or arrive too late to participate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur classes are for adults.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Life Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48668603252992,"sku":"S02WA07826spiSM","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8268\/5084\/files\/IMG_20190930_101106_014.jpg?v=1777654778"}],"url":"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/collections\/glaze-classes-in-santa-monica.oembed","provider":"Still Life Ceramics Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}