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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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Understanding Glazes

Understanding Glazes is our most popular online course, providing a clear and comprehensive foundation in glaze chemistry. Learn how glaze materials interact, troubleshoot common issues, and formulate your own unique glazes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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