Porcelain and Crystalline Glazes with Ian Childers

850 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405

Join us for a four week course of glaze and clay exploration where you will learn to formulate crystalline glazes to apply over porcelain pieces. Learn techniques and best practices for throwing porcelain, how to create catches to fire your work with crystal glazes, and all the science behind crystal formulation in a kiln.  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 glaze recipes with materials provided. The science behind glaze chemistry is presented in an accessible, easy-to-follow way with time each week for Q&A with your instructor. 

This is an intermediate course; to 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, and can somewhat reliably wedge, center, and throw 2.5-3 lbs of clay. Typically, students take Beginning Wheel twice before taking a Continuing Wheel/Intermediate class. . 

All glaze materials and limited amounts of Coleman porcelain will be provided. Students should bring their own tools and bats, and are welcome to purchase additional clay to create work with throughout the course. There will be one crystalline glaze firing at the end of the class, and each student is welcome to fire up to 4-5 pieces under 12". Additional firing may be considered, pending kiln space based on the work to be loaded.  Classes will consist of a lecture plus time for Q+A and mixing your glazes. We'll be focusing on cone 10 crystalline glazes.

By enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.

Cancellations made 4 or more days before the date of class will 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. We 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.

Our classes are for adults. If you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.