{"product_id":"class-introduction-to-glaze-formulation","title":"Class | Introduction to Glaze Formulation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis class is designed for potters wanting to understand the basic theory of glaze chemistry as well as starting their journey in the wonderful world of glaze formulation and testing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStudents will learn about glaze composition using the Periodic Table of Elements, the Stull Chart and Unity Molecular Formula (UMF). They will also learn about raw materials and what they bring to a glaze formula, formulating glaze recipes, preparing glaze tests, testing strategies, reviewing results and adapting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis will allow students to formulate new glaze recipes, adjust existing recipes for their material needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonday May 4th, 2026 from 7pm-9pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive 2-hour theory lectures held virtually on Teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne one-on-one session with the instructor to review the first glaze test formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive one-on-one sessions with the instructor to review glaze results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiring of test tiles at cone 6 in a regular glaze firing cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants must must obtain the equipment and dry materials listed below and are expected to prepare their glaze test at home:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne respirator with P100 cartridges (~ $60 from the hardware store), \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne 100 mesh test sieve (~$22 from a pottery supplier),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne  0.001g jewelry digital scale (~$20-$30 online)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTen small containers to hold test recipes (~$20 from a local store)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRaw glaze materials. Depending on materials selected, the estimated glaze materials costs to range between $100-$150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation \/ Refund Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf cancellation notification is received via email at least 7 calendar days prior to the start of the class, we will issue a $275 refund. Registration fees are not refundable past this timeline. We will not offer a spot in future classes, gift certificate or any other compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissing Classes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere will be no opportunity to make up missed lectures. Students will receive copies of class slides but each class is running once.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumpy Roads Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44019184894087,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/2820\/6471\/files\/IMG_5876.jpg?v=1772301782","url":"https:\/\/bumpyroadsstudio.com\/products\/class-introduction-to-glaze-formulation","provider":"Bumpy Roads Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}