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Clay: the very foundation of ceramics. From humble beginnings to extraordinary creations, clay’s versatility and transformative properties are at the heart of every ceramic piece. 1 Explore this section to learn everything you need to know about this essential material, from its diverse types and properties to working techniques and firing processes. Discover the endless possibilities of clay and unlock your creative potential.

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Ceramic Kiln Maintenance and Testing: Why Is It Important?

Beginners Guide, Clay, How Tos, Informative, Kilns, Myth Busters

Lets explore the importance of ceramic kiln testing and the steps involved in this crucial process no matter what type of kiln you own.

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Western Australia Geology

Western Australia Geology

What kind of ceramic materials are found in Australia?

Clay, Informative

Check out some of the local ceramic materials we found during our workshop tour of Australia!

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CMW Team Visits Fiesta Dinnerware – Part 2

Clay, Glazes, Informative

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CMW Team Visits Fiesta Dinnerware – Part 1

Clay, Glazes, Informative

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Glaze Durability (Food Safety)

Beginners Guide, Clay, Glazes, Informative

I looked into the the question of why glazes are durable or not and found that we are able to correlate the overall durability of a glaze to its underlying chemistry.

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Course Offerings

Currently, we offer several course options to fit your schedule and learning style no matter where you live! All of our courses feature an in-depth study of glazes and clay bodies with hands-on lab testing and live discussions with the instructor and other students.

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Making Glazes, Make Sense: The Ultimate Glaze Guide

Unlock the mysteries of ceramic glazes with Making Glazes, Make Sense: The Ultimate Glaze Chemistry Guide, our most comprehensive glaze course to date! This isn't just another glaze class; it's the definitive guide to mastering glaze chemistry, designed for all levels of students – beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners are all welcome.

Intro to Clay Bodies

Take Control of Your Clay. Intro to Clay Bodies empowers you to understand the materials in your clay and how they impact your work. Learn to troubleshoot issues and refine your clay for peak studio performance.

Advancing Glazes

Ready to Experiment? Advancing Glazes builds on your foundational knowledge with in-depth lab experiments and a self-directed glaze project. Explore the nuances of glaze chemistry and unlock advanced techniques.

Crystal Ball

Unlock the Magic of Crystalline Glazes. In Crystal Ball, you'll learn the secrets and techniques to create breathtaking crystalline effects on your pottery. Discover how to grow these unique and captivating glazes.

Memberships & Bundles

Your Pottery Journey, Your Schedule, Your Savings. Our monthly memberships and bundles offer a convenient and cost-effective way to learn at your own pace. Access a wealth of knowledge and save while you expand your skills.

Welcome to the Workshop. Explore our website to see how we can help you achieve your goals. - Rose and Matt Katz

Workshops

Build Your Ceramic Foundation, Your Way. Our self-guided workshops offer an accessible starting point for understanding basic glaze chemistry. Learn essential skills at your own pace, whenever it suits you.

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Glaze of Our Lives

New to Glazes? Start Here! Glaze of Our Lives is our on-demand online workshop designed for absolute beginners. Learn what glazes are and how they work, no prior experience needed!

The Middle Glazes

Unlock the Potential of Cone 6 Glazes. Dive deep into Mid-Temperature glazing with The Middle Glazes, a comprehensive 54-part course exploring the techniques and possibilities of this incredibly popular firing range.

Glazed and Confused

Our short workshop, Glazed and Confused, will guide you through the Unity Molecular Formula and demonstrate how it can be a powerful tool for troubleshooting and improving your glaze recipes for a better studio experience.

Workshop Bundle

The Complete CMW Glaze Workshop Bundle. Get all three essential CMW glaze workshops – Glaze of Our Lives, The Middle Glazes, and Glazed and Confused – for one great price!

Digital Books

Glaze of Our Lives: Understanding Glazes for the Beginner is our online, on-demand workshop to help people with no, or little experience learn about what glazes are and how they work.

Welcome to the Workshop. Explore our website to see how we can help you achieve your goals. - Rose and Matt Katz