Crystalline Glaze and Firing Workshop - August 17th 2025 2pm - 4:30pm

Sunday, August 17th - 2pm - 4:30pm - will end earlier if everyone finishes.

Crystalline Glaze Workshop

Macro crystalline glazes require a special firing schedule which is rarely offered through community studio spaces. If you’re curious to see what your work will look like with big glorious crystals, here’s your chance. 

In this workshop you get a basic intro what crystalline glazes are, a bit about the ideal firing atmosphere and support while glazing your own pieces. We will have 4 crystalline glazes made in house for your use.

Participants are invited to show up with bisque fired pots ready to glaze. Jackie will coach you in applying the glaze and attaching a drip catcher. 

Each participant may bring 3 pots (option to glaze additional pieces if quantity of glaze allows), not exceeding 8”x8”x8” in size. Clay bodies must be cone 6 bisqueware made by the participant themselves. White or light clay is ideal. Dark clay bodies and textured surfaces interfere with crystal development. Crystalline glazes are not suitable for food surfaces. 

A food safe white glaze will be provided for lining interiors of bottle forms or drinking vessels. 

Highly recommended forms are bottle and vase firms and decorative bowls or platters. 

Interested in learning more about the process? Read here: https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/pottery-making-illustrated/pottery-making-illustrated-article/The-Crystalline-Journey