Crystalline Glaze and Firing Workshop - August 9th 2026 10am - 1pm

Sunday, August 9th - 10am - 1:00pm - will end earlier if everyone finishes.

Crystalline Glaze Workshop

NO MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

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 to 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 light coloured mid temperature bisqueware made by the participant themselves. The firing may get higher than cone 6. Do not bring dark clay. 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 forms and decorative bowls. We will supply as many drip catchers as we can but you will be encouraged to create your own for best fit. Unconventional shapes will require your own custom drip catchers. We will communicate with you if you are unsure on how to make one. 

After your pieces are out of the kiln, each piece will require grinding the bottom. The better your catcher fits, the less grinding you will have to do. The studio has a Dremel, but if you have a more powerful tool, you won't be sad.

You will need to make your own crystal catchers. You can see how to do that here!

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

We understand that plans sometimes change. While we’re unable to offer refunds or credits for missed classes or workshops, we’ll always do our best to make the process clear and simple.

Cancellations made 7 or more days before the start date are eligible for a refund minus a $30 administration fee.

If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to gift your spot to a friend — just let us know who will be joining us in your place.

Any changes to a scheduled class, workshop, or event are subject to a $30 administration fee.

Thank you for understanding and supporting our small local business ❤️