How to do a Marble Glaze
Come learn with us!
Take your pottery to the next level with this super fun and easy mini course! Follow our step by step guide to creating that super chic marble glaze for your pottery in the comfort of your own home! Our courses features video, photography and detailed instructions to help you on your way to making your own beautiful ceramics. There's never been a better time to learn a new skill, so come join us and get creative!
See our Online School catalogue here
FAQ's
What materials do I need?
All the tools and materials you need are explained in depth in each course, but don't worry about going to the expense of buying specialized pottery materials if you don't have them - virtually every tool you need can be subbed for found objects around the house!
Help! I don't have access to a kiln! Can I still take part?
Lucky for you, if you don't have access to a pottery kiln, you can just as easily use air dry clay! There are steps included in each course that accommodate for both pottery clay and air dry clay.
I want to use pottery clay - how do I fire my work?
If you are in Cape Town, you may arrange to have us fire your work for you at our kilns. Simply send us an email and we'll make the necessary arrangements. Otherwise, if you're elsewhere in the country, try get in touch with your local pottery studios - a lot of them hire out space in their kilns to the public.
How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access to every course you purchase! So you can come back to it again and again! You can even get your kids involved, but please don't share the online course with others - that's not ayoba.
I'm sold! How do I sign up?
Select your course on this page, go through the checkout process and then we'll email you to confirm your enrollment. Please allow for 24 hours to be enrolled if you sign up outside of our business hours (8am - 4pm).
Pottery workshop reviews
"I needed a creative outlet, and an experience to keep me grounded and present. I needed to invest in an experience vs a thing, and an experience just for me. Dani's workshop was perfect. It was intimate, educational and creatively freeing. Thank you Dani for providing such a warm space to express ourselves and learn more about your craft." - Lee-Ann
"I had the absolute pleasure of taking part in one of Calico Ceramics workshops. To say it was the one of my all time favourite experiences is an understatement. Dani is incredible, talented and just the most divine host and person. The venue and delicious food was perfect! I loved spending time with one of my best friends creating beautiful pieces as well as meeting such a lovely group of people. There is something so therapeutic about working with clay and Dani’s gentle and knowledgeable guidance meant that not only did we leave with a new appreciation for the art, but with our own beautiful creations, which will be treasured forever. Thank you Dani & Tim for everything. If I could, I would take part in every single workshop. X" - Lauren
Any other questions?
There are answers to our most commonly asked questions under the headings below as well as on our FAQ's page. :) If you don't find what you're looking for, please contact us!
We are a Cape Town based ceramics studio specialising in creating adorable custom ceramics to celebrate the people and occasions that matter to you most!
Every single one of our products is lovingly handmade using stoneware clay and hand-painted using only the finest materials.
We particularly enjoy bringing your vision to life and we are always happy to fulfil your wishes for bespoke orders. Please send us an email if you'd like to chat.
Are payments secure?
Yes, all payments on our store are securely processed by PayFast.
You can pay using credit card, cheque card or EFT.
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Customer reviews
from 49 reviewsThanks so much Danielle! I’m so happy with my beautiful Moxy Mugs.
Something that this lockdown taught me - surrounding myself with things that bring joy and finding pleasure in small things - like my new moxie mugs. Every time I use it my heart makes a little somersault!
Love the products I ordered, was supposed to be gifts for others, but now seriously considering gifting it to myself. Karen
I wanted something cute to rest my paintbrushes on when I’m creating and the two wildling mini blobs I had made, fit the bill perfectly. I’m very happy with them and the service I received. Tanya
I love these blobs so much. Now I can look at their little faces everyday while I work. Thank you!
Absolutely in love with the wildlings. They are even more beautiful in real life!
I absolutely adore the Moxie mug. The fact that it has no handle makes it feel super comforting when you are holding a drink, especially a hot one. It has become a household favourite. To the extent that I have to order more!
I am so happy with my hippo, elephant and rhino wildlings!! It turned out more beautiful than i could imagine. It adds a unique and special touch to our safari-themed nursery.
The little bowl came out exactly as I wanted and it is so cute! I love that you can custom your orders and have Danielle make it your own.
I ordered a mini Blob of my friends dog, Takkie.
The delivery was super fast!
I received the best service and my friend absolutely loved her own mini dog! Thank you for making her birthday special🥰
I'm in love with my llama. It is so cute and exactly what I wanted. Danielle was lovely to work with and the whole process was easy peasy. Ill defs be ordering again.
I was following Calico ceramics on Instagram and saw the post about this one day workshop. I decided to attend it hoping to learn the basics of making my own.
The workshop was a pure delight. The venue, the attention to details, the beautiful set up on the working tables ! Everything from A-Z.
The breakfast (yes!) & the lunch (again yes!) were delicious and added a warm atmosphere of sharing a wonderful moment witht the other people attending.
And last but not least the beautiful personality of Danielle who has a natural way of sharing her knowledge and teaching.
A huge thank you !
I am over the moon with my purchase! Dani kept me updated along the way while she was making them, which I really appreciated. I absolutely fell in love with the pieces as soon as I laid my eyes on them.
Absolutely in love with my ceramic jars! They go so perfectly in my nursery and I can’t wait to use them! The quality to each hand made item is exquisite 😍
I recently ordered from Calico Ceramics and I absolutely love the beautifully hand crafted wildling that I ordered! It will make a wonderful addition to any little (or even big) one's room! Will definitely order again in the future.