Glaze Developement Course By Tinni Arora

The Glaze Development course conducted by Tinni Arora introduces the fascinating world of ceramic glaze making and the materials that shape it. Designed for beginners and intermediate potters, it focuses on high-fired glazes at cone 9/10.

Participants will explore the alchemy of glaze materials, discovering how different combinations create unique results. Through hands-on experimentation, they’ll learn to formulate their own glaze recipes and gain deeper insight into store-bought glazes, empowering them to achieve distinctive finishes and a personal touch in their work.

Fees Includes

The course, materials, firings, accommodation shared ( twin sharing ) or private cottage option, wholesome indian meals and snacks, DIY laundry room, access to guest space to lounge, read, relax, workout, farm activities, evening bon fires, tax. No extra charges.

Please choose the accommodation option below while checking out.

Manual Instalment Payment Option

If you'd like to pay in two instalments, 50% to book now and 50% to be paid two months before the course starts, please email me at hello@slowpottery.com and pay via a manual bank transfer/UPI/ International bank transfer or use Wise.

Dates  1-12 October 2026 (Check in 1st October , Check out 12th October)

Slow Pottery Studio Location Velanga Orchard, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Accommodation & Studio Details below

Ceramic Artist /Facilitators Tinni Arora

Level  Any level potter who hasn’t studied glaze chemistry

Duration  10 days

Maximum number of students per batch 9

Studio Hours & Materials

All days 10:00am to 5:00pm (workshop time)
Additional studio access from 5:00pm to 8pm

All materials will be provided

Note - If you'd like to sign up for two or three consecutive intensives you can stay with us at no extra cost during the break of three days. The studio will be closed in preparations for the next intensive.

Manual Instalment Payment Option

If you'd like to pay in two instalments, 50% to book now and 50% to be paid two months before the course starts, please email me at hello@slowpottery.com and pay via a manual bank transfer/UPI/ International bank transfer or use Wise.

The Intensive & Daily Schedule

Day 1

Introduction to the course and glaze chemistry.

Brief history of glazes

Basics of glaze making

Base Glaze Formulation and recipe making

Making Base glazes as per chosen recipes

Day 2

Introduction to Opacifiers

Recipe formulation and making of glazes

Loading the Kiln, First Firing

Introduction to Colorants

Day 3

Colorants Glaze Formulation

Selection and making

Making recipes

Day 4

Unload the kiln

Discuss & re-do base recipes

Use personal bases for selected colorant recipes

Day 5

Making new batch of recipes

Loading the new batch

Second Firing

Day 6

Experiments with Stains

Finishing all pending glaze tests

Unload the kiln

Discussion

Day 7

Understanding Slips and Making

Slip Recipes

Loading the kiln

Third Firing

Day 8

Choosing Batch Recipes

Making Batches

Batch Application

Day 9

Unload the kiln, Discussion

Re-Dos and Personal Tests

Loading the kiln

Fourth Firing

Day 10

Doubts and Discussions

Glaze Defects

Unload the kiln

Final Discussion

Cancellation Policy

- If you cancel before and on the 1st August 2026, we will provide you with a 100% refund.

- If you cancel between the 2nd August to 20th August 2026, we deduct 50% of the total fees as cancellation fees and refund you the remaining paid amount.

- Post 20th August 2026, we will not be providing any refund. 

- In case of International payment refunds, the customer bears the transfer fee. It will get automatically deducted by the payment gateway.

- If your case of medical emergency informed at-least a week in advance, we can consider rescheduling the course (upon providing proof) Refund is not possible. Less than a week, we will not be able to help you.

- Due to any reason, you have to leave during the course, we won't be able to give you a refund or reschedule.

- We follow this policy without any exceptions. 

- We take three to four weeks to process the refund. 

Hope to see you soon!