Glaze Chemistry Made Fun: Create Your Own Ceramic Glazes

Skill Level: Beginner
Potters | 3 Weeks
Sat| 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Date: May 2nd to May 16th, 2026

Glaze Chemistry Made Fun: Cone 6 Glazes (3 Weeks)

Learn how to create your own ceramic glazes in this hands-on cone 6 glaze chemistry course, taught by glaze chemist Elise Chung, who holds a Master of Chemistry. This 3-week class is designed for potters who want to deepen their understanding of glaze materials and move beyond using store-bought or studio glazes.

You’ll explore the basics of glaze chemistry in a simple and practical way. Learn how key ingredients like silica, alumina, and fluxes work together to create different colours, textures, and finishes at cone 6 temperatures.

Each class includes short, easy-to-follow lessons and plenty of hands-on practice. You will mix, test, and adjust your own glazes while learning how small changes affect results. The course also covers glaze application, firing basics, common glaze problems.

This is a beginner-friendly, process-based course focused on learning through testing, experimentation, and observation.
The studio will provide white stoneware test tiles for glaze testing.

Dates & Time
May 2nd, 9th, and 16th, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

What You’ll Learn

• Basics of cone 6 glaze chemistry
• How to mix glazes from raw materials
• Understanding silica, alumina, and fluxes
• Testing and adjusting glaze recipes
• Exploring colour, texture, and surface finishes
• Glaze application and firing basics
• Common glaze faults and how to fix them
• How to create stable and food-safe glazes

Who This Course Is For

• Beginner to intermediate potters
• Artists interested in glaze chemistry
• Anyone who wants to make their own cone 6 glazes
• Some basic pottery experience is helpful but not required.

Materials & Safety

• All materials for in-class testing are provided
• Students must bring an N95 mask or respirator for safe handling of dry glaze material
• Bring a few Deli containers to keep the glazes