Discover what’s causing your pottery defects and how to prevent them using our
Defects Map
41-page Master Defect Map to guide you through pottery issues
Step-by-step instructions to prevent cracks, explosions, deformations and so much more
Access to a community of potters for ongoing support and knowledge-sharing
Solutions for glaze issues like drips, bubbles, crawling, color mismatch and more
Defect Image Library for easy identification of your specific defects
All possible defects at all stage of production covered
Defects Map $97
$97
The 41 page Master Defect Map: 45 Years of expertise, condensed into a single document
+ Downloadable defect image library for easy identification of defects types
Access to a community so that you never feel lost again when faced with a defect on your pot
"Thanks to the defects map, I was able to quickly identify avenues to explore in solving my problems. I sincerely believe I saved several months of research! This document is very well-structured and perfectly understandable. Many thanks!!"
Solene
Online Student
French Master gives you the secrets to joy and confidence when the kiln is opened.
Ever wondered why...
Your pots...
Crack ?
Explode ?
Deform ?
Your glaze...
Drips or crawls ?
Has bubbles or pineholes ?
Isn't the right colour ?
With this course, you'll receive ...
A 41 page Defects Map to download
A visual guide for easy identification
Access to a community
Opening the kiln: make it like Christmas morning, not a complete disaster…
Stop recurring defects…
…and pots ruining everything else in the kiln.
We've been there.
It’s frustrating when small defects spoil your hard work.
And if you’re a professional, it’s more than annoying – it’s costing you.
But don't worry we have a way out.
There’s a reason behind every pot defect.
And once you know the reason, then you can prevent it.
Simple, with the right guide.
Sounds good?
Let’s dive in.
Never be afraid of defects again...
❝ I have been teaching for more than 15 years in my training centre, the Creamik School, and have been a working potter for 45 years. I am well known around potter's markets in my region, and so when I go, I usually spend the day helping the new generation of potters' troubleshooting their defect problems.
Potters working on their own struggle to find root causes for different defects. To methodically test every possibility could take a lifetime. That’s why I created this defect map, with a visual guide, defects examples, causes of problems and of course, the solutions.
It is great to witness my students being able to finally find solutions to their problems on their own, and rediscovering true freedom of creation, because they're not afraid of defects anymore! ❞
Matthieu Liévois, potter-ceramist
4,100 students and growing
Our students’ experiences are at the heart of everything we do. Their words reflect the passion, growth, and creativity they’ve found in our course.
"Thanks to the defects map, i was able to quickly identify avenues to explore in solving my problems. I sincerely believe I saved several months of research! This document is very well-structured and perfectly understandable. Many thanks!!"
Solene
Online Student
"I found answers to my questions on many issues that professional amateur ceramists face.
The map not only indicates the origin of the defects but also provides information on possible solutions, which is very valuable, both for my professional practice and my teaching. Thank you very much, I am delighted with my purchase!"
Flora
Online Student
"The defects map and the visual guide are particularly interesting and well-made! A professional response to questions that we frequently ask ourselves throughout the year, for which, until now, the answers have been particularly limited!
A superb tool suitable for all potters, even with twenty years of experience!"
Marc
Online Student
"Matthieu's online courses are a gold mine for anyone who wants to start creating glazes or, like me, get a refresher (3 years after my professional training)."
Anne-Laure
Online Student
"It's wonderfully well explained, with a lot of kindness and professionalism. The attention to detail in the techniques is really impressive, I'm truly delighted. Thank you for sharing your expertise. With all my gratitude."
Helene
Online Student
"I loved the course on glazes. Matthieu succeeded in making me love chemistry. That, I can tell you, is a miracle. Thank you Matthieu for your passion, which you fully share, and for your teaching methods."
Annick
Student
Frequently Asked Questions
It seems inexpensive. Why such a low price?
We believe in our product and want you to discover the benefits for yourself. By offering it to you at this great price, we hope you will appreciate its value and consider taking our other courses in the future.
Do I need specific ceramic knowledge to understand the map?
No, you do not need specific ceramic knowledge to understand the map.
Some solutions that we suggest require improving a glaze recipe, or improving your throwing skills. If you don’t know how and want to learn, we have all the courses you need to help.
Will the map work for me?
We cover 95% of cases. For the rare outliers, our community is here to help. Whatever happens, you will find the answers.
What if the map does not work for me?
We want to make this an easy step for you. So if the map is not for you, get your money back. Zero risk.
How soon will I see improvements in my results after using the map?
A large number of defects can be resolved extremely quickly. (Apply the solution and the defect will disappear in your next production!)
Others require a bit of research to find the solution, but usually after 2-3 tries you’ll find the right balance.
What happens after I have paid?
Once you register, you will get instant and lifetime access to the course platform on our site, Creamik.com.
If you are not already a student with us, you will be asked to create a password to access the member’s area.
If for some reason you miss this step after having paid, you can also create your password from the invoice we send you instantly.
How will I receive the documents?
On the Creamik course platform, you’ll find an area dedicated to the defect map. Here the map is available to download in PDF format, as well as the visual guide with photos of example defects.
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