John Britt 3-Day Cone 6 Hands-on Glaze Workshop

Name: John Britt 3-Day Cone 6 Hands-on Glaze Workshop
Start: 2026-03-20T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-22T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Ceramica Pottery Supply and Studio, 8245 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513, USA

Schedule

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ceramica Pottery Supply and Studio, 8245 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513, USA | Cary, NC

HANDS ON CONE 6 GLAZE WORKSHOP -CERAMICA -Cary, NC
MARCH 20-22, 2026
CERAMICA, 8245 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513, USA
Workshop Overview
COST: $425 + $35 Lab Fee
Go here to register:
https://www.ceramicasupply.com/event-details/3-day-cone-6-glaze-workshop-2
3-Day Cone 6 Glaze Workshop
TIMES:
Friday March 20, 2026- 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Saturday March 21, 2026- 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Sunday March 22, 2026-9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This intensive three-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to ceramic glazes, with a primary focus on cone 6 oxidation firing.
3-Day Cone 6 Glaze Workshop
This intensive three-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to ceramic glazes, with a primary focus on cone 6 oxidation firing. Led by internationally respected ceramic artist and educator John Britt, the workshop is designed to help potters understand how glazes work, not just how to follow recipes.
Participants will explore the fundamental principles that govern glaze behavior — including firing dynamics, flux balance, silica and alumina relationships, and kiln variables — and learn how to apply those principles to build, modify, and troubleshoot glazes with confidence. …
While the workshop draws from John Britt’s book The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes, it goes significantly beyond the book through expanded demonstrations, hands-on testing, and in-depth discussion tailored to real studio practice.
What We’ll Cover
Topics include, but are not limited to:
Understanding cones, kilns, and firing dynamics
How firing cycles influence glaze development
The role of silica, alumina, and fluxes in cone 6 glazes
Major glaze families: gloss, satin, matte, celadon, ash analogs, temmoku, and specialty surfaces
Why glazes melt, run, crawl, craze, or pinhole
How to adjust glazes intentionally rather than by trial and error
How to read, evaluate, and modify glaze recipes
Strategies for building a reliable, studio-friendly glaze palette
Using Glazy.org for glaze formulation and evaluation
The emphasis throughout the workshop is on practical understanding — giving you tools you can continue to use long after the workshop ends.
Hands-On Glaze Testing
The majority of workshop time is devoted to hands-on mixing and testing.
Each participant will:
Be assigned a different base glaze
Mix and apply 10 color variations
Apply glazes to test tiles (provided)
Contribute to a shared glaze testing library
All participants receive access to every recipe and variation tested during the workshop, creating a broad reference set far beyond what any single student could test alone.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is ideal for:
Potters working at cone 6 in electric or oxidation kilns
Beginners seeking a strong foundation in glaze understanding
Intermediate potters ready to move beyond trial-and-error testing
Instructors, studio assistants, and serious hobbyists
Wheel throwers and handbuilders alike
No prior glaze chemistry experience is required. A willingness to work carefully, measure accurately, and engage with the material is all that’s needed.
What You’ll Leave With
Participants will leave with:
A clear understanding of how cone 6 glazes function
Practical strategies for adjusting and troubleshooting glazes
A tested collection of base glazes and color variations
Increased confidence reading and modifying glaze recipes
A framework for developing glazes in your own studio environment
This workshop is designed to replace years of guesswork with a repeatable, informed approach to glaze development.
Materials & Supplies
The studio will provide test tiles and base glaze materials.
Participants are required to bring:
OSHA-approved P100 respirator or dust mask, stored in a labeled gallon-size zip-lock bag
Journal and pen, Sharpie markers
Immersion (hand) blender that fits inside a Solo cup
Small scoop for measuring materials
Scale accurate to 0.1 grams
One scale per two participants
Accuracy is essential; many inexpensive scales do not measure below 1–2 grams
Participants should wear clothing appropriate for studio work.
Firing & Results
Test tiles will be fired during the workshop and will be discussed on Sunday. Participants will retain access to all tested recipes and reference materials.
About the Instructor
John Britt is an internationally respected ceramic artist, educator, and glaze researcher known for his clear, systematic approach to glaze chemistry. He has over 41 years of experience. He is the author of The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes and The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes, both widely regarded as essential references for studio potters. With decades of teaching experience, John Britt is especially valued for his ability to translate complex glaze chemistry into practical, reliable systems that empower potters to confidently develop and adjust their own glazes.
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Full payment is required at registration. Refund requests made at least 30 days before the workshop incur a $25 processing fee. No refunds or cancellations will be accepted within 21 days of the workshop start date.