{"title":"Workshops","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorkshop and events\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"discover-colour-hands-on-mid-fire-glaze-workshop-with-john-britt","title":"Play With Colour: 3-Day Mid-Fire Glazes Workshop with John Britt (April 9 - 11, 2027)","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePlay With Colour: 3-Day Mid-Fire Glazes Workshop with John Britt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop fees due upon registration: $675 CDN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWorkshop 3 days - $600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLab materials (studio supplied) - $75 (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriday April 9, 2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaturday April 10\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, 2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday April 11\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, 2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaltair, BC, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated on Vancouver Island between Chemainus and Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen to all skill levels. No prior glaze chemistry experience is required.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin internationally respected ceramic artist and glaze educator John Britt for an immersive three-day workshop exploring cone 6 and mid-fire glazes through practical testing, demonstrations, and discussion. Designed for potters who want to move beyond guesswork, this workshop focuses on understanding how glazes work, how firing affects results, and how to confidently test, adjust, and troubleshoot glaze recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKilns, cones, and firing dynamics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilica, alumina, and flux relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-fire glaze families including celadon, temmoku, glossy, satin, and matte surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid and troubleshoot common glaze faults including crazing, crawling, blistering, pin-holing, and running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour development and testing methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical glaze chemistry explained in an approachable way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding and refining a personal or studio glaze palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a highly hands-on workshop. Participants will learn accurate measuring and mixing techniques, mix and test glaze variations, apply glazes to provided test tiles, and participate in collaborative testing analysis. Participants will contribute to a shared body of glaze testing, creating a broader reference library than any individual could produce alone. Participants will leave with fired test tiles, glaze recipes, testing data, notes, and practical methods for future studio work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to glaze mixing or already developing your own surfaces, this workshop is designed to build practical understanding and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner to intermediate potters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic artists interested in cone 6 and mid-fire glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotters developing a personal glaze palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramics educators and studio technicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e***Cancellation \u0026amp; Waitlist Policy***\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***All workshop registrations are final and non-refundable***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo refunds will be issued for cancellations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration may be transferred to another participant if you are unable to attend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer arrangements are the responsibility of the original registrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdministrative fees related to transfers may apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaitlist may be taken and placement does not guarantee a workshop space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo credits, partial refunds, or make-up sessions will be provided for missed days or partial attendance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause this workshop involves advance planning, material preparation, international travel coordination, and limited seating, participants are kindly asked to register only if they are confident they can attend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hilltop Cottage Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66392416550934,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/9445\/6854\/files\/Web_icon_workshop.png?v=1780758959"}],"url":"https:\/\/hilltopcottageceramics.ca\/collections\/workshops.oembed","provider":"Hilltop Cottage Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}