Discover how surface can transform your sculpture.

This 4-week immersive program is designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with a diverse, international community of ceramic artists. Open to all levels, it combines the flexibility of live online learning with the energy, accountability, and camaraderie of collaborative studio time.

This season, our focus is on SURFACE, a deep exploration of glazing, cold finishes, and other surface treatments that bring form to life. Through live demonstrations and interactive discussions, you’ll test ideas, ask questions in real time, and learn directly from eight esteemed leaders in the ceramic field, each sharing their own methods and creative insights.

You’ll explore techniques such as layered glazes, saggar firing, drawing on clay, and non-fired finishes, while gaining a richer understanding of how surface can shape meaning and elevate your artistic voice.

You’ll also have the option to earn a Certification in Ceramic Surfaces through the Center for the Study of Figurative Ceramics, the first cycle in this new track of focused learning. (Participation in the certification process is entirely optional.)

Classes run from January 6–31, 2026, with continued one-on-one coaching and support groups through February. The intensive includes bi-weekly live virtual lectures by our faculty, plus lifetime access to all recordings and resources so you can revisit lessons anytime.

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with new techniques, renewed inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how surface can serve as a language, one where material becomes meaning.

Open to all skill levels – limited spaces available.

Tuition & Payment Options

Cost: $2,200* but now it can be $1,870 with the 15% early bird discount if you enroll by 30 November using this coupon code: EARLYBIRD15 at checkout.

*Taxes apply based on your location and local laws.

Flexible payment options available:

1. One-Time Purchase: Pay in full upfront.
2. Payment Plan: Split your payment into installments with Klarna, Afterpay, or Affirm at checkout.
3. Payment Plan: Split your payment in two months with Teachable at checkout.
4. Other Options: Prefer to pay by check or need support? Contact us at [email protected]

HOW WILL THIS WORK?

Throughout this journey, you will engage in live sessions twice a week throughout the month of January, hosted by founder and instructor Cristina Córdova, in collaboration with our ceramic masters. You will immerse yourself in demonstrations, lectures, one-on-one coaching and constructive group gatherings. These interactive gatherings will be complemented by pre-recorded materials and written resources, providing flexibility for you to tailor the experience to your own rhythm.

In addition to the month of live sessions with the artists, each class includes an optional assignment. These assignments have deadlines for students who wish to pursue certification. You may choose to complete the coursework for credit, attend live sessions to learn from the artists, or simply watch the class recordings at your own pace. The program is designed with flexibility to support different learning goals and levels of engagement.

The only technological requirements are an internet connection, a computer, phone, or tablet, and Zoom. Once enrolled you will receive instructions for a full tech check to ensure everything is set up for an optimal experience.

Together, we will culminate our shared experience with a virtual group show and tell on March 7, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your work and celebrate our collective artistic evolution.

All sessions will be recorded and will be available in your course platform (Teachable), lifetime access, for as long as the Center for the Study of Figurative Ceramics exists, ensuring that you can revisit the content at your convenience and keep it as a lasting resource for continued inspiration and growth.

You can learn more about this here.