Course Description
Elevate your production capabilities with our customizable half-day workshop led by a ceramic education expert!
This hands-on training program brings advanced ceramic knowledge directly to your facility, allowing your technicians to enhance their skills without disrupting operations.
Course Format
Half-day sessions (4–5 hours) | Openings available June–August 2026 | On-site at your company*
*Please note: This course is intended for companies based in Ohio, however, it is also available for companies around the U.S. Use the sign-up button below to inquire about your company’s eligibility and pricing.
Fully customizable topics tailored to your company’s needs, such as:
- Introduction to ceramic materials
- Raw materials, characteristics, etc.
- Batching, mixing, and body preparation
- Forming and shaping
- Drying
- Firing and Sintering
- Testing and Quality Control
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- Saint-Gobain team learning about ceramic microstructure processing steps with Play-Doh.
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- Technicians pass balloons in a workshop at a ceramics essentials training event at Saint-Gobain in Ohio.
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- Instructor Darren Greschuk demonstrates “Pool Noodle of Stress” concept for ceramics essentials training.
Pricing
Please note: This pricing is for Ohio companies. For out of state requests, please use the sign-up button below to email for a custom quote.
Number of participants
- 1–10 participants: $4,000
- 11–20 participants: $7,000
- 21–30 participants: $9,500
- 31–50 participants: $15,000
- 51+ participants: Custom quote
ACerS Corporate Partner discount
- Corporate Partner: 10% off standard price
- Sapphire Partner: 20% off standard price
- Diamond Partner: 30% off standard price
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Darren Greschuk
Greschuk earned a B.S. in materials science from Alfred University and a MEd in education for physical sciences from Ohio State University. With more than 20 years of experience teaching materials science to high schoolers, he has developed expertise in making complex scientific concepts accessible to students. Currently, he leads Teacher Training Workshops for the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation, where he helps educators develop strategies to effectively teach materials science concepts to students with varying levels of experience and background knowledge.
