A deep dive into the magic, science, and creative mystery behind glaze creation.
If you’ve ever wondered how matte surfaces, volcanic textures, metallic shifts, or soft flowing crystalline effects are made — this masterclass is for you.
Glazing is where chemistry meets intuition — where raw materials transform in fire into texture, colour, sheen, and surface poetry.
Over three immersive hours, we will explore both glaze development and application techniques.
This session is customised to your experience level — from absolute beginners to advanced potters refining their own glaze language.
Together we will cover:
Book and resource recommendations
Mixing a glaze recipe from scratch
Understanding ingredients and how they work
Line-blend testing and experimental approach
Health and safety considerations
Foodsafe vs. decorative glazing
Firing curves, schedules, and troubleshooting
Various glaze layering, pouring, dipping, and special-effect methods
Viewing LaimaCeramics glaze samples with behind-the-scenes insight into surface development
You’ll leave with both knowledge and inspiration — feeling more confident navigating glaze chemistry, testing systems, and practical workflow.
10:00 – 11:00
Welcome conversation — understanding your current practice and glazing goals.
Studio walk-through with glaze samples, textures, and fired test tiles.
11:00 – 12:00
Glaze theory — materials, chemistry foundations, testing systems, food safety, firing approaches.
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch break (Bring a packed lunch — tea and coffee available)
13:00 – 14:00
Hands-on practice: mixing a glaze, adjusting a recipe, and exploring application techniques.
Duration: 3 hours (+ lunch break)
Format: In-person
Group size: 1–4 participants
Price: per person
This masterclass is particularly valuable for:
potters wanting to move beyond commercial glazes
ceramic artists developing their own signature look
makers ready to test, refine, and document results
those who want to understand glaze instead of guessing
curious alchemists who love both science and beauty
This workshop is scheduled on request.
To inquire or reserve:
laimaceramics@gmail.com
Please include:
your experience level
what you wish to focus on
preferred dates or timeframe
This workshop is most commonly taken as a private, individual masterclass, allowing for deep focus, tailored guidance, and the space to ask anything.
Private one-to-one class with Laima:360 € per person
If you would like to organise this session as a shared learning experience with colleagues, friends, or your studio team, small group pricing is available on request:
Group of 2–4 participants:260 € per person
Group of 5–8 participants:210 € per person
Glaze work is equal parts chemistry, intuition, patience, and play.
In this class, you’ll learn not only how glazes work — but how to build your own relationship with them.
Slow experimentation, thoughtful testing, and the willingness to be surprised — this is where artistry begins.
A deep dive into the magic, science, and creative mystery behind glaze creation.
If you’ve ever wondered how matte surfaces, volcanic textures, metallic shifts, or soft flowing crystalline effects are made — this masterclass is for you.
Glazing is where chemistry meets intuition — where raw materials transform in fire into texture, colour, sheen, and surface poetry.
Over three immersive hours, we will explore both glaze development and application techniques.
This session is customised to your experience level — from absolute beginners to advanced potters refining their own glaze language.
Together we will cover:
Book and resource recommendations
Mixing a glaze recipe from scratch
Understanding ingredients and how they work
Line-blend testing and experimental approach
Health and safety considerations
Foodsafe vs. decorative glazing
Firing curves, schedules, and troubleshooting
Various glaze layering, pouring, dipping, and special-effect methods
Viewing LaimaCeramics glaze samples with behind-the-scenes insight into surface development
You’ll leave with both knowledge and inspiration — feeling more confident navigating glaze chemistry, testing systems, and practical workflow.
10:00 – 11:00
Welcome conversation — understanding your current practice and glazing goals.
Studio walk-through with glaze samples, textures, and fired test tiles.
11:00 – 12:00
Glaze theory — materials, chemistry foundations, testing systems, food safety, firing approaches.
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch break (Bring a packed lunch — tea and coffee available)
13:00 – 14:00
Hands-on practice: mixing a glaze, adjusting a recipe, and exploring application techniques.
Duration: 3 hours (+ lunch break)
Format: In-person
Group size: 1–4 participants
Price: per person
This masterclass is particularly valuable for:
potters wanting to move beyond commercial glazes
ceramic artists developing their own signature look
makers ready to test, refine, and document results
those who want to understand glaze instead of guessing
curious alchemists who love both science and beauty
This workshop is scheduled on request.
To inquire or reserve:
laimaceramics@gmail.com
Please include:
your experience level
what you wish to focus on
preferred dates or timeframe
This workshop is most commonly taken as a private, individual masterclass, allowing for deep focus, tailored guidance, and the space to ask anything.
Private one-to-one class with Laima:360 € per person
If you would like to organise this session as a shared learning experience with colleagues, friends, or your studio team, small group pricing is available on request:
Group of 2–4 participants:260 € per person
Group of 5–8 participants:210 € per person
Glaze work is equal parts chemistry, intuition, patience, and play.
In this class, you’ll learn not only how glazes work — but how to build your own relationship with them.
Slow experimentation, thoughtful testing, and the willingness to be surprised — this is where artistry begins.
