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As an internationally recognized expert in ceramics, our whitewares courses are aimed at tableware, tile and sanitaryware manufacturers, as well as retailers and suppliers.
Designed to be interactive, our tutors will draw upon their decades of experience to provide attendees with both the theoretical and practical aspects of manufacturing processes that can be applied to the everyday challenges faced by industry.
With a series of modules either at our headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent, and customized on-site training or webinars to meet specific business requirements, our experts will share their knowledge, skills and experience with your teams whatever their business function, from technical and manufacturing through to processing, marketing and sales.
» Ceramic Whitewares Training data sheet [PDF]
» Ceramic Whitewares Training 2018 flyer [PDF]
We have developed a range of modules for tableware, tileware and sanitaryware manufacturers and retailers. These include:
Understanding Ceramics, Materials Selection, Casting Slip School, Drying, Kiln Firing, Plaster Moulds, Forming Processes, Glaze & Glaze Application, Testing of Ceramic Materials & Products, Introduction to Ceramic Tableware & Giftware for the Retail Sector, Tableware Manufacturing, Pressure Casting, Tile Manufacturing, and Introduction to Sanitaryware.
» Module summaries [PDF]
Course notes/workbooks are provided for each module/course. At the end of each module/course there will be a Q&A session which will allow attendees to review their learning and understanding. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss any technical challenges they may currently be facing.
Find out about the course tutors below.
Ian Campbell - Project Leader
Expertise in: Glass Technology, Tableware and Controlled Release.
Nigel Leak - Project Leader
Expertise in: Ceramic Tableware.
Andrew Perry - Group Ceramic Processes Leader
Expertise in: Ceramics, Whitewares, Sanitaryware, Process Optimization, Product Development.
The open courses are limited to a maximum of 12 attendees; this allows delegates to discuss challenges with the trainers, interact and share experiences with other organisations.
| Date | Module Name | Module No. |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Glaze & Glaze Applications | L8 |
| Wednesday 31 January 2018 | Introduction to Ceramics for Tableware & Giftware Retailers | L10 |
| Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Testing of Ceramic Materials & Products | L9 |
| Wednesday 28 February 2018 | Kiln Firing | L5 |
| Thursday 1 March 2018 | Pressure Casting | L12 |
| Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Tableware Manufacturing | L11 |
| Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Decoration & Decoration Processes | L17 |
| Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Understanding Ceramics | L1 |
| Wednesday 25 April 2018 | Materials Selection | L2 |
Each module will run from 9:00am – 4:00pm (approximately).
To find out more about the training courses, please contact Caroline Mullington, Technology Partnership Manager on +44 (0)1782 764422 or caroline.mullington@lucideon.com
You can register your interest for open module(s), a customized on-site course or training webinar by completing the form below.
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