April 24-26, 2026
VILLAGE POTTERS
44 Westgate Parkway
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)253-2424
Times:
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $475.00 per person ($425 + $50 Lab Fee)
Are you ready to become a glaze explorer? Are you wishing that the glazes on your pots made your soul sing and enhanced your work? Do you want to understand why they work the way they do? Are you ready to dive into the adventure of luscious, vibrant, and unexpected ceramic glazes? Join us for a thrilling hands-on 3-day weekend workshop where you’ll explore color, chemistry, and the magic of fire with one of the most respected glaze educators in the field.
John Britt, a dynamic teacher, will have over 1,000 fired test tiles with both reduction and oxidation tiles. This workshop includes firing test tiles in oxidation and reduction. We will discuss all things glazes, including a general overview of ceramic glazes, focusing on but not limited to cone 6 glazes. He’ll also have glazed pots for viewing.
Space is limited—register now to secure your spot!
What You’ll Explore:
- This immersive workshop opens the door to a full spectrum of cone 6 glaze possibilities, perfect for curious beginners and seasoned potters alike. You’ll journey through:
- How cones, kilns, and firing dynamics really work
- The principles that shape different firing cycles
- The inner workings of glaze families such as ash, celadon, and temmoku
- How to tweak, transform, and invent your own glazes
- Insights from John’s latest book, The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes, plus deeper dive material not included in print
We’ll mix and fire a wide range of cone 6 glazes and create a generous library of test tiles, half for electric firing, half for reduction, using porcelain, white stoneware, and dark clay bodies. Bisque fired test tiles will be prepared in advance so you can jump right into exploration. Each participant will explore a unique base glaze and create 10 color variations, tested in both oxidation and reduction.
What to bring:
- OSHA-approved respirator or dust mask and several labeled quart-size ziplock bag
- Journal, pen, Sharpies, high-temperature (underglaze) pencil (Available for purchase at our supply store)
- One pair of latex gloves
- Immersion blender
- Small materials scoop
- Ten 16-oz Solo cups (red, blue, or clear) + a couple of glaze brushes
- Important: Make sure your blender fits to the bottom of the cup!
- Triple-beam or digital scale (one per two students)
- Your scale MUST measure accurately to 0.1 grams.
- Test it beforehand—many inexpensive scales cap out at 2 grams or are unreliable.
If you’re excited to expand your glaze vocabulary, deepen your firing knowledge, and return home with a powerful new toolkit for your studio practice, this weekend is for you. Reserve your seat and get ready to explore!
Please contact The Village Potters Clay Center if you have any questions about this workshop.
About the Instructor:
John Britt is a studio potter in Bakersville, North Carolina who has been a potter and teacher for over 40 years. He lives in mountains of Western North Carolina, although he grew up in Dayton, Ohio. John travels all over the world teaching this workshop and many others. He is both nationally and internationally recognized as one of the ceramic world’s premier glaze experts. He is the author of multiple best selling glaze books and 15 specialty PDF’s on glaze topics..