Glaze Alchemy Level 1: Mix, Tweak & Create Your Own Magic
Glaze Alchemy: Mix, Tweak & Create Your Own Magic
Ever wondered what makes a glaze glossy, matte, or that perfect speckled blue? In this hands-on course, we’ll crack the code of glaze chemistry, diving into the magic of raw materials, glaze composition, and custom formulation. You’ll learn to read and remix glaze recipes like a pro, navigate UMF graphs without the headache, and tweak formulas to get the exact surface you want.
Through experiments, you’ll mix your own glazes, troubleshoot common glaze quirks, and explore the world of functional finishes. By the end, you’ll leave with a pint of your own custom glaze—formulated, tested, and ready to bring your ceramics to life!
Let’s get mixing, experimenting, and creating!
This class will meet three days in March:
March 1st from 12:00pm-3:30pm
March 15th from 12:00pm-3:30pm
March 29th from 12:00pm-2:20pm
**students are required to bring their own P100 mask if not there will be ones for sell at the studio too
Class Schedule
Week 1 :
Introduction to glaze chemistry
Learn raw materials
Temperature and Cones
Learn glaze recipe compositions
Food safety
Recipe analyzing exercise Lab 1:
lab equipment and safety
Practice mixing glazes and experiment with a recipe
Week 2 :
Review on W1
Review on Lab 1 result
How to read charts
Chart analyzing exercise
Glaze flaws
Specific gravity
Lab 2:
Test on different colour options and combinations
Week 3:
Review on W2
Review on Lab 2 result
Q&A
Lab 3:
Choose a recipe (either your own or from Glazy) to make a pint and take home.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A request of cancellation has to be made at least 2 weeks prior the class, you must send an email to us with a reason. Refunds requested within 14 business days of the first class are 50% refundable. There will be no refunds within the 14 day period prior to class. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.
If student want to reschedule a class, please email us 48 hours before the class.
If a student wants to reschedule a class, please email us 48 hours before the class. The make-up class is subject to additional fee. We recommend that you double check your schedule before booking the class.
If classes are cancelled or interrupted by a Public Health Order, refunds will not be available. Reschedules are subject to a $30 admin fee, per person. We will rearrange the class within a reasonable time frame.
Student pots will be kept at the studio for only 6 months after the end date of the class, no later. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Touci Ceramic Studio if they are unable to pick up their pieces on the dates provided by their instructor, no exceptions.
*Please note that class are only for age 16 or above
Glaze Alchemy: Mix, Tweak & Create Your Own Magic
Ever wondered what makes a glaze glossy, matte, or that perfect speckled blue? In this hands-on course, we’ll crack the code of glaze chemistry, diving into the magic of raw materials, glaze composition, and custom formulation. You’ll learn to read and remix glaze recipes like a pro, navigate UMF graphs without the headache, and tweak formulas to get the exact surface you want.
Through experiments, you’ll mix your own glazes, troubleshoot common glaze quirks, and explore the world of functional finishes. By the end, you’ll leave with a pint of your own custom glaze—formulated, tested, and ready to bring your ceramics to life!
Let’s get mixing, experimenting, and creating!
This class will meet three days in March:
March 1st from 12:00pm-3:30pm
March 15th from 12:00pm-3:30pm
March 29th from 12:00pm-2:20pm
**students are required to bring their own P100 mask if not there will be ones for sell at the studio too
Class Schedule
Week 1 :
Introduction to glaze chemistry
Learn raw materials
Temperature and Cones
Learn glaze recipe compositions
Food safety
Recipe analyzing exercise Lab 1:
lab equipment and safety
Practice mixing glazes and experiment with a recipe
Week 2 :
Review on W1
Review on Lab 1 result
How to read charts
Chart analyzing exercise
Glaze flaws
Specific gravity
Lab 2:
Test on different colour options and combinations
Week 3:
Review on W2
Review on Lab 2 result
Q&A
Lab 3:
Choose a recipe (either your own or from Glazy) to make a pint and take home.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A request of cancellation has to be made at least 2 weeks prior the class, you must send an email to us with a reason. Refunds requested within 14 business days of the first class are 50% refundable. There will be no refunds within the 14 day period prior to class. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.
If student want to reschedule a class, please email us 48 hours before the class.
If a student wants to reschedule a class, please email us 48 hours before the class. The make-up class is subject to additional fee. We recommend that you double check your schedule before booking the class.
If classes are cancelled or interrupted by a Public Health Order, refunds will not be available. Reschedules are subject to a $30 admin fee, per person. We will rearrange the class within a reasonable time frame.
Student pots will be kept at the studio for only 6 months after the end date of the class, no later. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Touci Ceramic Studio if they are unable to pick up their pieces on the dates provided by their instructor, no exceptions.
*Please note that class are only for age 16 or above