Ever wondered how that lump of clay transforms into a durable masterpiece? At Ceramic Materials Workshop, we're passionate about uncovering the science behind ceramics.
Okay, you've signed up for that pottery class, or maybe you've just got a bag of clay staring at you from the corner of your craft room. Now what? Before you dive headfirst into making amazing pottery, let's get to know the star of the show: clay!
Learn how to interpret ceramic cone charts and understand the impact of different firing rates on your pottery. Discover the ideal balance between efficiency and material integrity for successful kiln firings.
Empowering our ceramics community is at the heart of what we do. Discover a wealth of resources designed to support your ceramics journey. Our community resources page offers easy access to Free Courses, UMF Calculators, Commercial Clay Body Profiling Date and much more.
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.
Ceramic Materials Workshop is your trusted partner in ceramic innovation. With over 25 years of experience working with a diverse range of ceramic manufacturers, we provide comprehensive consulting services to help you achieve your goals.
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.
The Middle Glazes
The Middle Glazes is a comprehensive, 54-part study into Mid-Temperature glazes. Also known as Cone 6 or Cone 5-6, these glazes are one of the most popular firing temperatures in ceramics.
Glazed and Confused
Glazed and Confused: Understanding the Unity Molecular Formula is a short workshop exploring the mysteries of the Unity Molecular Formula and learning how we use the U.M.F. to make our studios the best they can be.
Workshop Bundle
Includes all 3 CMW Workshops – Glaze of Our Lives, The Middle Glazes, Glazed and Confused – for a great price.
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