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Turning Clay into Gold: The King, the Alchemist, and the Birth of Porcelain

Course number : NSP-S21   ID : 11226    Section Number : 006
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Dive into the extraordinary story of King Augustus the Strong, who dreamed of opulence, and Johann Friedrich Böttger, the alchemist he tasked with making gold—but who instead discovered something even more valuable: porcelain. Learn how their quest for riches led to the creation of Europe’s first “white gold” and turned Saxony into a hub of beauty and craftsmanship. German historian Anette Isaacs presents a tale of ambition, accidental genius, and the porcelain that dazzled a continent!

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Wed

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
Anette Isaacs 

Fee: 

$20.00

Registration Closes On
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ 11:59 PM


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
6/18/2025 Wed 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM N/A - Online Anette Isaacs  Webinar/Online