Upcoming Events

Matt Katz – Curtis Benzle Distinguished Artist Lecture speaker

The Alabama Clay Conference, as an initiative of the Alabama Visual Arts Network, serves practitioners and students of the ceramic arts. The conference celebrates and promotes the unique flavor of ceramics in Alabama by offering a balance of exhibition and educational programs intended to increase professionalism, inform technique, and inspire artistic expression of all participants.

Dates: February 19 – 22nd, 2026

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Huntsville
800 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

NCECA’s 60th Annual Conference

Volumes, the 60th conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), explores material-driven experimentation and conceptual frameworks that animate art created through clay. The essential energy of voices and sounds of the Detroit region catalyzes this conference’s theme. 

Dates: March 25 – 28th, 2026

Location: Huntington Place Convention Center, 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48226

CMW will be at booth 509 – come by and say hi!

3 Day Glaze Chemistry Workshop at Plinth Gallery

Glaze of Our Lives helps people with no, or little experience learn about what glazes are and how they work. And at Plinth Gallery in Denver Colorado Matt Katz will be holding a hands on 3 day glaze chemistry workshop!

Glaze Of Our Lives – Intro to glaze chemistry

Date: June 18 – June 20th 2026

Intro to Clay Bodies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Big news! Matt is teaching this summer at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and registration is open NOW! Set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, @andersonranchartscenter is a place where artists gather to create, share ideas, and grow their craft. Space is limited, so register soon!

Introduction to Clay Body Chemistry

Date: June 22 – July 3rd 2026

Matt can’t wait to share the Ranch experience with you.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve begun translating our popular online glaze and clay chemistry courses into other languages. First up is Spanish! This year we will be offering all of our courses in Spanish, but right now, The Middle Glazes and Self Guided Crystal Ball are both open for registration here!

We hope you enjoy this new and convenient way to learn with CMW!

Your CMW courses are now available on the Thinkific App! This means you can now:

• Learn on the go: Access your courses and workshops anytime, anywhere.
• Stay up-to-date: Get the latest lectures and discussions delivered straight to your device.
• Connect with the community: Make posts, comments, and reply to threads to connect with other learners.

Getting Started is Easy!

1. Download the Thinkific Mobile App:  Apple App Store or Google Play Store
2. Search for “Ceramic Materials Workshop”.
3. Log in using your existing credentials.

We hope you enjoy this new and convenient way to learn with CMW!