The Glaze Design Sessions

Yes, the virtual workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate hobby potters. You don't need an understanding of glaze chemistry or previous experience with The Glaze Personality Method. I'll explain the relevant concepts, including Anchors and Movers, as we use them.

You don't need to own the digital workbook. If you already have it, this is an opportunity to see some of those ideas demonstrated through application and design.

Your virtual workshop ticket includes the live session, lifetime replay and workshop resources. The Glaze Personality Method workbook is a separate product and isn't included with your ticket.

I'll demonstrate four simple, quick-to-apply glaze techniques, each ready to use on its own, plus one separate intricate flowing design.

We'll explore application order, thickness and placement, along with composition and how different glazes interact. Your ticket includes printable guides for all four techniques and the intricate design.

We'll also look at three additional fired variations of the intricate design to explore what different colours, glazes, brands and application thicknesses can do. You'll receive the full glaze lists for those examples too.

Some examples use seasonal colours, but the approaches can be used throughout the year. You're welcome to adapt them to your own palettes and projects, whether or not you celebrate Christmas.

Quick refers to application time. Your pieces still need their usual drying and firing time.

You don't need my exact glazes or your own kiln. Community studio and shared-kiln potters are very welcome.

I'll demonstrate commercial brush-on glazes used in cone 5/6 electric oxidation firings, share my glaze lists and explain the roles each glaze plays. We'll also discuss choosing alternatives from glazes you already own.

Substitutions need testing with your clay and firing conditions, even when the colours look similar. If you work at another firing range or atmosphere, the design principles may still be useful, but the specific combinations haven't been demonstrated or validated for those conditions.

There's no pressure to glaze along. You're welcome to watch with a cup of tea, take notes and ask questions. You don't need bisque or glaze materials ready on the day.

Every ticket includes lifetime replay access, whether you attend live or watch later. The replay includes the demonstrations, explanations and live Q&A.

Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask your own questions. Otherwise, you can try the techniques whenever your pieces and firing schedule are ready.

The event replay access will be sent to your email address 48 hours after the live event has concluded. This is hosted on a private Youtube.

Your printable resources include design guides, placement references, glaze lists, application notes and relevant firing information.

The resources will be sent to you via the email you have provided 48 hours before the workshop.

The live event will be run using Microsoft Teams, which you can join from a browser. After purchasing your ticket, you will recieve an email inviting you to register for the live event. After registering, you will receive the joining information via your email.

You’re welcome to use and adapt these ideas for pottery you sell or give as gifts.

Your results may differ from mine, as clay body, glaze thickness, placement, application and firing conditions all influence the finished surface. I’ll explain my choices so you have useful starting points to test in your own studio.

The intricate design shown uses layered glazes and is intended for decorative use only. Layering glazes creates a new combination whose suitability for food or drink can’t be assumed, even when the individual glazes are labelled food safe. This needs to be assessed through appropriate testing with your specific clay, glaze application and firing conditions.

For any pottery you sell or gift, make sure the finished piece is suitable for its intended use and clearly communicate any care or use restrictions.

If your plans change, email admin@katiebceramics.com at least 48 hours before the workshop starts for a refund of your workshop ticket price. Cancellations received less than 48 hours before the workshop starts are non-refundable, but you’ll still have lifetime access to the replay.

If I cancel the workshop, you’ll receive a full refund of your workshop ticket price. 

If I change the date, you can choose to keep your booking for the new date, including lifetime replay access, or receive a refund of the workshop.

For booking questions or cancellation requests, contact admin@katiebceramics.com.