Online Glaze Calculation and Theory

Max Katz of Alfred University runs interactive 3 month classes in his understanding glaze materials workshop. You can watch some of his videos on YouTube and get a sense of his teaching style and and level of expertise. Sample this video to see the depth of the materials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyLjAg1_8_4

The 14 lectures from the class are available on a stand-a-lone basis for $300 US

An organized class with all the following (with classes starting in July and Oct. of 2018:

  • $500 for the full experience.
  • We will have 14, hour and a half to two hour on-demand lectures, LIVE bi-weekly online discussions, Q&A with Matt and Rose, Readings, and Experiments
  • You will receive copies of our lectures notes!
  • Registration is open now and is LIMITED! Reserve your spot now!
  • The next session will begin October 1st
  • Sign Up HERE for the JULY 
  • Sign Up HERE for October 

Here is the website home page: https://www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/

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