GLAZING MASTERCLASS
Learn how to glaze like a pro and create beautiful glaze effects
This online course teaches you how to glaze like a pro, avoid common mistakes and get the glaze results you dream of!
You will GET unlimited, lifetime access to:
☑️ 26 easy-to-follow video sessions with assignments, where you will learn how to:
Master the basics of glazing and get consistently great results
Learn how to create beautiful glaze effects that add depth and uniqueness to your art pieces
Master dipping glaze techniques and brush-on glazes
Explore underglaze/engobe techniques
Learn how to save pieces from glaze flaws like crawling, pinholing and runny glazes
Develop your personal glaze style with KEO’s glaze-experimentation method
☑️ BONUS E-BOOKS: 196 Glaze Tests, Glaze Journal, What Clay to Choose, How to Make Kiln Cookies, How to Make Your Own Glazes, How to Make Kiln Wash, How to Use Pyrometric Cones - and an extensive List of Materials and Tools!
☑️ Personal feedback and tips: 16 weeks of feedback and 45 minutes of personal live video feedback call
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Get Personal Feedback From Me!
Trine Bentsen
I’m a passionate potter from Denmark 🇩🇰 on a mission to make pottery making accessible and enjoyable to everyone!
Through countless experiments, I have developed techniques that enable everyone — regardless of skill level — to create stunning results like the pros, with practice and guidance.
So, whether you are just starting out or seeking to elevate your craft, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I Will Be Your Virtual Pottery Partner 👩💻
Don’t worry — mistakes are part of the glazing journey. Glaze errors are often our best teachers. We’ll analyze your experiments and results together, helping you improve faster.
Get Hands-on Experience with Home Assignments 📖
Explore glazing techniques and different kinds of glazes through concrete, creative tasks you can try at home.
Don’t Worry About Getting Stuck 😝
We will connect online to review your experiences, address any challenges you face, and find answers to questions you might have. We’ll have a live one-on-one chat, and supplement that with recorded feedback sessions.
1:1 Live Feedback ➕ Unlimited Feedback
For questions during your work process and that can’t wait for your 1:1 session, you are always welcome to send me a question and some photos or video. Then I’ll reply to you with an audio feedback file as soon as possible.
You’ve spent a lot of time and energy wedging, shaping, trimming, drying and firing a piece.
Now your piece is ready for glaze, but …
You always use the same glaze and technique because new glaze techniques can be intimidating.
You are hesitant to try a new glaze or glaze combination because it might ruin your artwork.
You are unsure how to get the glaze results you dream of.
You lack feedback and sparring from other potters.
You lack inspiration and want to improve your glazing skillset.
You don’t want to RUIN your piece with the glaze!
YOU’RE NOT ALONE!
- This course is here to help 👍
Seems Familiar?
Don’t Worry About Materials! Use The Ones You Already Have
If you’d like to use the ones from the course, a full materials lists with purchase links is included.
MODULE 1
ESSENTIAL INSIGHT INTO HOW GLAZES REACT
We start off with the course framework, covering the key elements of each module, and here you’ll gain insights into the methodology behind skill-building exercises, and understand the framework for our one-on-one sparring sessions. This is great for pottery beginners and for learning more about pottery glazing at home.
Module Content
The modules build on each other, so that you will progressively enhance your understanding and skills of glazing techniques. The content focuses on theory, practical applications, and strategies that can be directly applied to your work.
Approach to Glazing Skill-Building
Our approach to skill-building exercises for glazing is to reinforce learning while being manageable. Hands-on exercises for glazing are aligned with the content covered in the modules and are designed to encourage reflection and application. Feedback in the 1:1 sparring sessions is an integral part of this process, allowing for continuous improvement on the pottery glazing techniques you learn.
1:1 Sparring Sessions
The structure of these sessions is aimed at fostering an interactive and supportive environment that will help you improve your glazing skills. The session is tailored to address your individual needs and provides an opportunity for deeper exploration of concepts and challenges you might be having in your pottery glazing practice. You will receive personalised guidance where you can share your experiences, insights, and questions regarding glazing and the techniques you learn.
This maximises your learning experience and ensures that you gain the most from each component of the glazing course.
Essential Insight into Glaze
Prevent the frustration of producing works that don’t meet your expectations. Understanding how glazes change and react based on your method of working with them is crucial.
This module will help you develop a foundational knowledge of glazing that will save you time, energy, and materials. You will be provided with essential insight into the behaviour of glazes and the reasons why glaze flaws occur.
MODULE 2
MASTERING DIPPING GLAZE TECHNIQUES
Transform a simple bag of glaze powder into a fully usable dipping glaze. Explore various techniques for glazing items such as cups, dishes, and larger pieces, ensuring that you feel confident in your skills.
The entire process of glazing using dipping glazes, which is an essential technique for any aspiring ceramic artist, is opened up for you in this informative module.
Find Your Personal Style
Get a helping hand to spark your creativity. We will dive into the different methods you can employ to achieve a variety of colors and styles on both the insides (and outsides!) of your works.
You will learn techniques for creating sharp glaze lines, glazing near the base of your pieces, and producing a range of unique glaze effects. We will explore the art of layering glazes effectively, all while addressing important considerations to prevent runny glazes from damaging your pieces and your kiln shelves.
Glaze Flaws
Through careful application and a solid understanding of glazing techniques, you will be well-equipped to create beautiful ceramic pieces that reflect your artistic vision.
This module provides a comprehensive look at common glaze flaws and suggests the necessary preventative measures you can take to prevent them.
Two specific glaze flaws we focus on are pinholing and uneven glaze applications. Here, we discuss the causes and explore effective remedies to help ensure that your finished work meets your expectations for quality and aesthetics.
MODULE 3
HOW TO GET GREAT RESULTS WITH BRUSH-ON GLAZES
Achieve flawless results with brush-on glazes. When to use a brush-on glaze vs. a dipping glaze? Get to know the advantages (and disadvantages) of each first hand!
Glaze Types & Experimentation
Become versed in the various types of glazes, such as Celadon and Shino glazes, and be able to discuss their unique characteristics in this part of the course.
The starting point is on three great brands: Amaco glazes, Botz glazes, and Paint It glazes. For each, you will learn about different applications and techniques, alongside creative glaze design ideas. Additionally, you will engage in hands-on experimentation with glaze layering to better understand the interaction between different glazes.
Effect Glazes
Learn how to utilise effect glazes to modify the colours and characteristics of your base glazes effectively. This ensures the application is done correctly and helps prevent any glaze flaws.
This comprehensive approach to effect glazes enhances your glazing skills and expands your creative horizons.
MODULE 4
EXPLORING
✓ UNDERGLAZES & ENGOBES
✓ HOW TO FIX PIECES WITH GLAZE FLAWS
✓ BUILDING A LIBRARY OF GLAZES
Underglazes and Engobes
Explore the use of underglazes and engobes, along with various techniques that these types of “glazes” allow.
Fixing Glaze Flaws
A lot of pieces with glaze flaws like crawling, pinholing and too runny glazes can be saved and in this module I’ll show you how.
Make Glaze Experimentation Fun
Learn how to experiment with glazes effectively. You will get a guiding hand to being systematic, documenting, and analyzing your glaze test results, which will help you gain insights from each glazing experiment. This systematic approach helps you build a glaze journal library filled with glaze formulas and combinations — ensuring you always have inspiration for future glaze days.
BONUS MATERIAL
The KEO Glaze Journal is a comprehensive resource designed for anyone interested in expanding their glaze experimentation. It includes:
20 Different Glaze Experiments: Detailed descriptions and results of various glaze tests to inspire your creative process.
50 Pages of Blank Templates: Blank templates so that you can document your own glaze experiments. This helps you keep track of your results and observations.
In addition, you’re also getting:
E-Book on Choosing the Right Clay: Guidance to select the appropriate clay for your projects.
Overview of Materials and Tools: A comprehensive list of all the materials and tools utilized in the course, along with information on where to buy them.
E-Book on Glaze Testing: An informative resource covering the essential principles and easy to follow guides for effective glaze testing.
Tutorial on Making Kiln Cookies: Step-by-step instructions for creating kiln cookies, an important component in managing glaze runs and ensuring kiln safety.
Recipe for Homemade Kiln Wash: A reliable recipe for mixing your own kiln wash, simplifying the maintenance of your kiln shelves.
E-Book on Pyrometric Cones: What are they, what types I recommend and how to use them.
Recipe for Mixing Homemade Glazes from Raw Materials This document also gives you insight into how to add colourants to a base glaze in order to personalize the glaze expression.
Checklist of Questions Before Buying Glazes: Use the list when talking with your glaze supplier.
196 Glaze Tests: In this compendium you will get a detailed step-by-step guide on how to recreate this quick glaze test with the glazes you have yourself. You will also get a break-down of each of my 196 glaze layering tests so that you can use it as inspiration when choosing your glaze designs.
KEO's Glazing Masterclass: Learn how to glaze like a pro and create beautiful glaze effects!
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