Crystalline Glaze and Firing Workshop - October 26th 2025 2pm - 4:30pm

Sunday, October 26th - 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 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. 

NO MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

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