Making Glaze Personal
Adult Class | Registration opens 2/4/2026 10:00 AM MST
Glazing is the final step in the ceramic process—one that’s often overlooked but full of creative potential. In this class, students will explore the basics of glaze chemistry and learn how to develop glazes that support their personal body of work.
We’ll begin with a vision board exercise to guide each student’s artistic style and glaze direction. Next, students will make test tiles, mix small glaze batches, and learn what makes a successful glaze formula. The class will also cover how to use Glazy, an open-source glaze database.
A selection of commercial glazes will be available for testing, and students are welcome to bring their own to experiment with. This course is open to both hand-builders and wheel-throwers. All glaze materials are included; students will need to provide their own clay.
Clay:
Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to this fee, students will need to purchase clay through the Registration Office at ASLD, which must be done in person. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.
Tools:
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.
Other supplies:
Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
Currently enrolled students have access to Ceramic open studio for a $10 fee. Please see the whiteboard in the hallway for updated open studio hours.
- Local Ceramic supply stores:
- Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203