Date: January 23rd 2027

Time: 10am- 5pm (ET) Recording available for 30 days after

Where: This Masterclass will take place over zoom from the comfort of your own studio! An informational email with an attached zoom link will be sent out January 9th

Class: Each registration is good for one person, if multiple individuals wish to take the course, please have each individual register for the course in order to participate!

Recording: This class will be recorded and shared with all registered students for 30 days after the workshop (until February 21st)

Translations: If you are joining for the live zoom workshop, there is a feature that allows live caption transcriptions in most major languages!

After teaching 40+ workshops in 8 different countries to over 700 students this Winter I am offering my third online Masterclass. Join me in this 7 hour crash course on making Ceramic Furniture. During the workshop I will instruct slab and coil techniques for building large scale works; when and how to add internal structures to your furniture, and how to design structurally sound furniture. Additionally, I’ll cover moisture control, shrinkage planning, and crack repair techniques. This masterclass is designed for students of all levels eager to refine their skills and push ceramic knowledge. To see more information on previous workshops visit my instagram, @austincoudriet

Moderator: My lovely partner, Sarah Anderson will be our moderator for the entirety of the workshop. She will address all questions in the chat that arise throughout the course, and be in control of all three cameras.

*Refund Policy – Online Masterclass

• Before January 9th: A $235 will be refunded for cancellations.

• After January 9th refunds will no longer be issued as the workshop will be recorded and shared with all students for 30 days

Outcome: By the end of the workshop, participants will have learned how to craft a furniture piece, navigating the entire process from conceptual design to material selection, construction, and finishing techniques. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the technical challenges and creative possibilities involved in ceramic furniture-making. Participants will:

• Master Essential Ceramic Techniques: Learn and apply foundational skills such as slab construction, coil building, and the use of internal supports to create durable and functional pieces.

• Understand Material Properties: Deepen their understanding of clay behavior, such as shrinkage, warping, and cracking, and learn how to manipulate these properties to ensure the longevity and stability of their work.

• Learn Adaptive Problem-Solving: By troubleshooting construction issues like warping, cracking, and weight distribution, participants will learn how to think critically about their furniture design and how to make adjustments as needed.

• Navigate the Firing Process: Learn about kiln schedules, firing temperatures, and proper drying techniques, empowering them to manage the critical stages of firing and prevent issues during the drying process.

In addition to acquiring technical skills, participants will leave the workshop with the confidence to approach future projects independently, armed with a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale ceramic works and furniture design. 

Tools I will be using during the workshop:

- Wire tool

- Needle tool

- Various metal ribs

- Serrated ribs

- Paddle

- Surform

- Metal fork

- Rubber ribs

- Knife 

- Wire harp tool

- Banding wheel

- Rolling Pin

Clay I recommend using if you wish to build alongside me:

A cone 6 stoneware with approximately 20% grog.

Clay bodies in the States I recommend:

• Laguna, LC4

• Standard, 420

• Kentucky Mudworks, Iceman with grog

• Bray Clay, Pete’s

Online workshop schedule: 

All time frames are loose estimates.

10:00- 10:15am: Introduction to the workshop 

10:15- 12:00pm: Slide presentation about internal structures and building techniques and Q&A

12:00- 12:15pm: Scheduled bathroom, coffee, and snack break

12:15- 12:45pm: Slab demonstration, Coil rolling, and attachment demonstration, Participants can start making cylinders; Q&A.

12:45- 1:20pm: Demonstration on how to build furniture with multiple legs and how to connect them 

1:20- 1:45pm: Demonstration where and how to add internal rib supports.

1:45- 2:15pm: Demonstration on adding internal structure buttresses and archways.

2:15- 2:45pm: Demonstration on filing in the grid work 

2:45- 3:00pm: Scheduled bathroom, coffee, and snack break

3:00- 3:30pm: Demonstration on how to level a piece 

3:30- 4:00pm: Demonstration how to add a top to a furniture 

4:00- 4:30pm: Demonstration on refining a piece 

4:30-5pm how to dry, load and fire ceramic furniture, closing Q&A