Unleash your glazing potential with this course
master the art of glazIng
Get Success with Glazing
online pottery glazing course For beginners and intermediates
This is more than just your run-of-the-mill pottery glazing tutorial. In this in-depth online, personalised glaze course, youβll be introduced to all the essential knowledge needed for high-quality glaze results.
Many beginners make common glazing mistakes that lead to crawling, crazing, and use runny glazes that damage your kiln shelves. Join this course and learn how to properly prepare and glaze bisqueware so that you can prevent these issues. Weβll also get into other kinds of glaze errors (like dreaded pinholes!) and provide strategies to minimise these glaze flaws.
You will get hands-on with creative exercises exploring various glazing techniques and learn how to achieve impressive results with both brush-on and dipping glazes.
This course empowers you to discover and develop your own personal glaze expression through experimentation with glazes. This comprehensive training will enhance your glazing skills, starting with pottery glazing basics and building your confidence in the ceramics glazing process. Like a pottery glazing 101 to make glazing fun.
which of these Glazing Problems do you have?
Youβve spent a lot of time and energy wedging, shaping, trimming, drying and firing a piece.
Now your piece is ready for glaze, but youβ¦
Always use the same glaze and technique because new glaze techniques can be intimidating.
Are hesitant to try a new glaze or glaze combination because it might not turn out well.
Are unsure how to get the glaze results you dream of.
Lack feedback and sparring from another potter.
Need inspiration and want to improve your glazing skillset.
Donβt want to RUIN your piece with the glaze!
If you RECOGNIsE some of those issues - Iβve got the solution for you π
Master the art of glazing
16-WEEK online Glazing course
TO Up your glaze game.
Use glazing techniques
for Dipping Glaze, Brush-on Glaze & Underglaze/Engobes.
Learn what causes (and how to fix) 6 different glaze flaws. You CAN diminish the risk of them occurring and even fix them if they happen!
Get hands-on with glazing. Spark your creativity with concrete glazing assignments you can work on from home.
Get three personal mentoring sessions. These are 1:1 online mentoring sessions where we follow up on all your glaze experiments. Weβll have one personal session every 4 weeks.
Receive unlimited feedback π on audio files throughout your course addressing any questions you send in.
ο»Ώο»ΏTest new glazes and glaze combinations with simple and to easy methods.
Get access to exclusive bonus materials like the KEO Glaze Journal, our KEO exclusive glaze testing e-book, and a summarised overview of student-tested glazes.
ο»Ώο»ΏGet tips & tricks for making glazing easier and more fun! Iβm sharing all my best glaze hacks with you π₯³
We can work with the materials you already have on hand. If you want some of the materials used in the course, a full materials list is provided with links to where you can get them.
Donβt worry about materials
The course includes EXCELlent BONUS MATERIAL to ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF glazing.
To find out more about these KEO-exclusive materials, skip hereπ€©
this course includes
4 modules β Bonus material
and Three, 45 minute 1:1 mentoring sessions with your INSTRUCTOR, Trine (Me!).
and unlimited audio file Feedback on your questions during the 16 weeks of the course.
Module 1
Module 3
Module 2
Whatβs in this pottery Glazing course? so much! Letβs dig inβ¦
Module 4
ModulE 1.
Essential insighT into how glazes react
We start off with the course framework, covering the key elements of each module, and here youβll 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. Each 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 framework 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 donβt 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 enlightening module.
Find your personal style
Get a hand in sparking your creativity. Weβll dive into the different methods you can employ to achieve a variety of colours and styles on both the insides (and outsides!) of your works.
Youβll be equipped with the techniques for creating sharp glaze lines, glazing close to the bottom of your pieces, and producing a range of unique effects in your glaze application. 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
β UNDERGLAZES & ENGOBES
β GLAZE EXPERIMENTATION
β BUILDING A LIBRARY OF GLAZES
Underglazes and Engobes
Explore the use of underglazes and engobes, along with various techniques that these types of βglazesβ allow.
Make Glaze Experimentation Fun
Learn how to experiment with glazes effectively. You will get a guiding hand to being systematic, documenting, and analysing your glaze test results, which will help you gain insights from each glazing experiment. This systematic approach enables you to build a glaze journal library filled with glaze formulas and combinations, ensuring that you always have a source of inspiration for future glaze days.
Final 1:1 Feedback Session
At the conclusion of the course, weβll have a final one-on-one session. During this meeting, we will review your work, discuss the challenges you have encountered, address any additional questions you might have and identify ways to enhance your skill set moving forward!
Bonus material
The KEO Glaze Journal is a comprehensive resource designed for anyone interested in expanding their glaze experimentation. It includes:
50 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, youβre also getting:
E-Booklet on choosing the right clay: Guidance on selecting the appropriate clay for your specific projects, ensuring optimal results.
Overview of materials and tools: A comprehensive list of all the materials and tools utilized in the course, along with information on where to acquire them.
E-Book on glaze testing: An informative resource covering the essential principles and easy to follow guides for effective glaze testing.
Video tutorial on making kiln cookies: Step-by-step instructions for creating kiln cookies, an important component in managing glaze runs and ensuring kiln safety.
Homemade kiln wash recipe: A reliable recipe for mixing your own kiln wash, simplifying the maintenance of your kiln shelves.
After the course, youβll receive a completed glaze journal, which is a compendium of all the tests and experiments that you (and other course participants!) have conducted. Contributing with content for the compendium is completely voluntary of course, allowing you the flexibility to share only what you feel comfortable with.
1:1 sprarring sessions
With (Me!) your instructor
Trine Bentsen
Iβm a self taught potter from Denmark set on demystifying the art of making pottery.
Through my own experience and experimentation, I've found and refined techniques that are accessible to all, regardless of skill level. So, whether youβre just starting out or seeking to elevate your craft, Iβm here to guide you every step of the way.
I am here to support you as your virtual pottery partner
Donβt worry - we all experience mistakes when exploring new ways of glazing - thatβs part of the process. Glaze mistakes are the greatest source of learning and we will analyse your experiments and results together and thereby refine your pottery skills.
home assignments to help you get a hands-on experience
Throughout the course, youβll get concrete glazing assignments where you get the opportunity to explore glazing techniques and different kinds of glazes. You choose yourself which tasks youβd like to experiment with.
Donβt 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. Weβll have live one-on-one chats and supplement that with recorded feedback sessions.
3x 1:1 sparring β unlimited audio file feedback
For questions during your work process and that canβt wait for your 1:1 session, you are always welcome to send me a question and some photos or video. Then Iβll reply to you with an audio feedback file as soon as possible and at latest within a day or two. π
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What youβll learn
