Ceramic Glaze Making Class from Scratch

Learn to make your own glaze for ceramic stoneware cone 6 from raw materials!



3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £85

Important venue update: All workshops will take place at our new studio at 377 Station Road, Forest Gate.
Looking to advance your pottery skills? With this glaze making class you learn a whole new step in the process of creating beautiful ceramics. Learn the science behind creating glazes from raw materials and understanding glaze recipies.
You will have your own test tile where you will create 10 different colour glaze tests with different oxide additions. To be fired to Cone 6 (1220C)
You will learn about glaze chemistry, adding colour to glaze, the difference between matte and glossy glaze, how to mix glaze and how to test your glazes.
You will be taught to identify common glaze flaws and how to avoid them.
The Workshop will last 3 hours, and you will be required to return to the studio 6 weeks later to collect your tiles once they've been fired in the kiln. Postage at an extra cost is available.
Please note: We strive to help you create something amazing during your pottery class. Because each piece is handmade and involves many variables (such as clay handling, glaze, and firing conditions), we’re unable to offer refunds or replacements for defects or damages that occur in items you’ve made.

Upcoming dates for Ceramic Glaze Making Class from Scratch

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 7:00pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 12 Nov 2026 and 30 Jan 2027.

  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 30 Jan 2027, 2:30pm-5:30pm
What you'll get
A test tile with the 10 test glazes they have made
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Knowledge required
No previous skills required
What to bring
Materials masks and aprons are provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Roots and Shoots - 377 Station Road E7 0AB

WE ARE MOVING. This class is at our New Location. A short walk from Forest Gate tube or Wanstead Park overground station.

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  • 5/5 from Liz Smith, attended Oct 2025: Such a useful course which has given me confidence to start making my own glazes. Clear explanations and a well paced session. Sorrel was very knowledgeable and led us through a very enjoyable evening.
  • 5/5 from Zaneta Stasiurka, attended Oct 2025: Very pleasant atmosphere. The teacher leading the class was very nice. The classes were very interesting.
  • 5/5 from Erin Liu, attended Jul 2025: Perfect introduction to making your own glazes, delivered by knowledgeable Sorrel. I really enjoyed getting the breakdown of what makes glazes what they are, the science/math behind it all, as well as the opportunity to meet other potters. I had been gifted this workshop by two friends, and redeeming the gift card was extremely straightforward. I really look forward to building upon the foundational knowledge I developed in this workshop!
  • 5/5 from Kavery Singh Manki, attended Jul 2025: The workshop was very informative, hands on and well structured workshop. Sorrel is an exceptional teacher.
  • 5/5 from Becca Heywood, attended Apr 2025: I couldn’t rave more about this class, it was brilliant! So much information about the science of glazing, really hands on and the teacher was super helpful and knowledgable.
  • 5/5 from Jason Kilby, attended Apr 2025: Nice relaxed, informative class. A good start into the world of glaze. Hands on, approachable teacher. Enjoyed it.
  • 5/5 from Maria, attended Apr 2025: Excellent workshop with the expert guidance of Sorell! I can't wait to see the tile results :-)
  • 5/5 from Katya Bobina, attended Jan 2025: The class was very informative and fairly intense in a good way. Sorrel encouraged those up for it to experiment and be creative with our glaze mixes. This was lovely and made the workshop more engaging! I can't wait to see my fired tile:)
  • 5/5 from James Phelan, attended Jan 2025: LOVED it too too much! Lays the foundations of glaze making in a way that was easy and fun to learn. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Kelsey Breseman, attended Jan 2025: Thanks so much! And thanks for being accommodating of our baby coming along excited to see how the glazes come out. Particularly enjoyed the background on how a glaze works/why different ingredients are used.
  • 5/5 from Diana Mora, attended Jun 2024: Insightful and fun class. Sorrel is very patient and knowledgable and explained all very clearly. She even make a booklet and shared extra resources with us. All materials were provided. I left feeling confident and inspired. I would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Oliver Brookes, attended Jun 2024: This was a fun introduction to the fundamentals of making glazes, suitable for complete beginners who want to get started making their own signature glaze recipes. I'm already planning more experiments!
  • 5/5 from Eva Munnich, attended Jun 2024: Very fun and informative class. We made three different glazes. Very excited to see how they turn out! The teamwork aspect is really nice as well.
  • 5/5 from Jemma Oldridge, attended Jun 2024: Sorrell easily managed to demystify the basics of glaze and had me feeling confident I can now go forth and make my own. Brilliant evening, so lovely to meet other potters and learn something that's been a mystery to me so far. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Martha Nash, attended Jun 2024: Sorrel is a great teacher and the workshop is really informative but also really fun. Would recommend to everyone
  • 5/5 from Harry Moore, attended May 2024: Really enjoyed the course - learned loads about making glazes and made a number. Sorrel explained everything really clearly. The course notes will be extremely helpful when it comes to having a go solo.! Great fun as well as educational.
  • 5/5 from Bex Shaw, attended May 2024: Great hands on class with just the right amount of theory! Small size class so chances to ask lots of questions and work with the other participants, super helpful thank you @sustainablemakets! Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Mel Carson, attended Oct 2023: Very interesting and informative. A good introduction to the science behind glazing without being overwhelming. The right balance of practical, 'hands on' activity and information.
  • 5/5 from Erica Day, attended Oct 2023: Loved this class - I now feel totally confident to make my own glazes from scratch.
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