April 24-26, 2026 – Cone 6 Glazing with John Britt
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)
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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
You’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. 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 33 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.
Class Recommendations
- Inclusivity: We are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. We value inclusivity and kindness.
- Footwear: For your safety, closed-toe shoes are required at all times in the studio. This protects your feet from dropped tools, clay, and other potential hazards.
- Hair & Clothing: We recommend that long hair should be tied back or tucked into a cap, and loose clothing should be avoided. This prevents them from becoming caught in moving equipment like the potter’s wheel or slab roller.
- Restricted Areas: Some spaces in our building are private working studios for other artists. Please enjoy only the spaces designated for HOW student use, and do not enter any other areas unless invited.
- Nonsmoking facility: Smoking/vaping are not permitted anywhere inside our clay center.
- Weapons-free facility: To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our community, firearms and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited on our premises, whether concealed or openly carried.
Cancellation Policy
To provide you the best experience possible in the workshop, we restrict the number of registrants. By registering for a workshop, you understand you are making a commitment to the instructor and reserving a spot that someone else could potentially take.
Student Cancellation
- John Britt does not offer refunds for his workshops. However, if possible, The Village Potters will attempt to fill a canceled registration spot with a student from the waitlist. If the vacancy is successfully filled, the initial registrant will then have the option of a refund (minus a $75 administrative fee).
TVPCC Cancellation
- In the rare event that a class is canceled by The Village Potters Clay Center students will be given the option of transferring their registration to a different or future workshop, receive a credit on their account equal to the value of the workshop, or receive a full refund.