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Ceramic Whitewares Training
As an internationally recognized expert in ceramics, our whitewares courses are aimed at tableware, tile and sanitaryware manufacturers, as well as retailers and suppliers.
All of our ceramic whitewares training modules or customized ceramics training can be delivered online, through live, interactive sessions.
Talk to us about your training needs by contacting Caroline Mullington caroline.mullington@lucideon.com
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.
Places are limited to 12 people per module.
Keeping People Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We're committed to keeping people safe during the ongoing pandemic. If you book in person training, we will follow the relevant government guidelines and our own guidelines to make sure we can run the session safely.
If a session has to be cancelled due to government restrictions or guidance, we'll transfer the session to a later date. We will not be liable for any costs incurred by you or course attendees due to the cancellation.
Ceramic Whitewares Training Schedule 2022
| Date | Module Name | Module No. |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 26 January | Understanding Ceramics | L1 |
| Wednesday 2 February | Materials Selection | L2 |
| Wednesday 9 February | The Basics of Slip Casting | L3 |
| Tuesday 15 March | Drying | L4 |
| Wednesday 27 April | Kiln Firing | L5 |
| Wednesday 11 May | Glaze and Glaze Applications | L8 |
| Wednesday 8 June | Testing of Ceramic Materials and Products | L9 |
| Wednesday 22 June | Introduction to Ceramic Tableware & Giftware for the Retail Sector | L10 |
| Wednesday 6 July | Tableware Manufacture | L11 |
| Wednesday 13 July | Pressure Casting | L12 |
| Wednesday 10 August | Tile Manufacture | L13 |
| Wednesday 24 August | Introduction to Sanitaryware | L14 |
| Wednesday 5 October | Introduction to Grinding and Milling | L16 |
| Wednesday 9 November | Introduction to Everyday Ceramic Calculations | L18 |
| Wednesday 23 November | Spray Drying | L19 |
| Wednesday 7 December | Rheology - Fluid Properties Control in Ceramics | L20 |
» Ceramic Whitewares Training data sheet [PDF]
Course Materials (onsite & face to face training only)
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.
Course Tutors
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.
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
Register Your Interest
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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