Online course 3: The Basics of Glazing (English Version)

Online Course 3: Learn the Basics of Glazing
 
A course I wish I'd taken when I first started glazing :) (Here you'll find all the tips you need to start glazing, avoid mistakes, and achieve consistent results! Plus, you'll learn how to load and set up your kiln, how to fire your pieces if you don't own a kiln... and much more!)
 
In this course, I'll show you how to color your pottery using ready-made powder glaze. This course is especially suitable for those who are just beginning and want to delve deeper into the topic of glazing. Please note that this course does not include making your own glazes; I work exclusively with ready-made powder glazes that are mixed with water. In this course, I'll show you how this works and how you can achieve great results with little effort.
 
You'll get a detailed video demonstration with audio and text explanations, lots of helpful tips, and important theoretical knowledge about glazing. I'll provide lists of the materials and tools I use myself. You'll also receive useful information on how to set up your own kiln for glazing (using my own firing curves as an example) and where to fire your glazed pieces if you don't have your own kiln.
 
This course is a pre-produced, approximately one-hour video in which I cover many basic questions and topics related to glazing. If you have any questions during the course that I don't answer, you can email them to me after the course.
 
Here's how it works:
 
After you purchase the course and I receive payment, I'll send you an email with the video link within one day. The link will take you to the YouTube video, which is private and viewable only with this link. To watch it, you need a YouTube account. Please make sure you provide me with the email address linked to your YouTube account so I can grant you access to the private video.
 
What can you expect from this course?
 
This course is suitable for both absolute beginners and potters with some glazing experience who need helpful glazing tips, are frustrated by glazing failures, or are constantly experiencing changing glaze results.
 
Course Content:
 
Detailed Step-by-Step Demonstration
 
1. You will receive a detailed step-by-step video demonstration with audio explanations and subtitles on how to glaze six cups using different techniques.
 
Tools and Supplies
 
2. I'll show you all the supplies, materials, and tools you'll need in detail. You'll also receive a list of all tools and materials (glazes and where I bought them) via Email.
 
The most important basics of glazing
 
3. I'll explain the most important basics of glazing. How do you choose the right glaze? What should you consider when choosing clay and glaze? What mistakes can you avoid?
 
For best and repeatable results
 
4. I'll show you how to make and fire test tiles to test your glazes and how to keep a detailed record to achieve consistent glaze results and avoid glaze mistakes.
 
Avoiding Mistakes
 
5. I'll discuss common glaze errors and explain how to avoid them (e.g. pinholes or small holes in the glaze, or breakage due to excessively running glaze).
 
6. I'll explain how to mix the glaze with water and how to recognize when the glaze has the right consistency to work with.
 
7. I'll give you helpful tips on how to avoid and correct mistakes when applying the glaze, so you always get the best results.
 
Six different glazing techniques with just a few glazes
 
8. I'll show you six different glazing techniques that allow you to create ever-changing effects and designs:
 
Dipping
Pouring
Creating a design with dripping effect
Layering technique
Tape technique
Overglaze / decorative color
 
Glaze firing, kiln, transport, firing service
 
9. I'll show you how to prepare the glazed pieces for firing, provide tips on the kiln, firing curve, firing process, correctly placing the pieces in the kiln, preparing the kiln shelves, etc.
If you don't have your own kiln, I'll show you how to prepare your glazed pieces for safe transport to the firing service and where to find facilities near you that can handle the firing for you.
 
Safety During Glazing and in the Pottery Studio
 
10. You will learn which safety precautions you need to take when glazing to work safely with the powders.
 
11. I will show you how to properly clean and tidy your studio or workspace/room after glazing so that you don't expose yourself to any health risks.
 
12. You will learn how to clean your equipment and tools and dispose of glaze residue in an environmentally friendly and safe manner.
 
Send me your questions
 
13. You have the opportunity to ask questions about the topic covered if they remain unanswered during the course. All course participants and their concerns are given absolute priority, and I will do my best to answer them as quickly and comprehensively as possible.
 
Simply get started from home :)
 
14. You don't need your own kiln or other expensive equipment for any of this. You can easily start your glazing adventure from home :)
 
Info:
 
The course is approximately 1 hour long.
Once purchased, you can watch the course video as often as you like and at your own pace.
The course is not tied to a specific date.
You can purchase it at any time in my online shop.
 
Online Course Guidelines:
 
Online courses are non-refundable.
Sharing the course video or excerpts is prohibited and will be prosecuted.