Atmospheric Firing Workshop
October 19-21, and 27
Space is limited in each firing
Wood-firings
cone 10-12
October 19-21 & 27, 2007
Maximum 10 participants
Watershed’s facility includes two wood burning kilns
Led by Watershed’s Staff and Resident artists you will be introduced to the fundamentals of, and participate in, the entire wood firing
process from wadding to wood selection, firing speed to cooling. Bring work for both kilns, and bring as much work as you like.
We will make every effort to load each person’s work into the kilns equally before offering up any remaining space to additional work.
Please be advised that very large pieces are difficult to accommodate, particularly large/wide bowls and platters. . Be advised that all
work and glaze must be suitable for cone 10 temperature (when in doubt leave it out!).
Cost: $110 per person
Soda-firing cone 9-10
October 19-20, 2007
Maximum 5 participants
Watershed's facility includes a 20 cu ft Catenary arch Soda Kiln
Watershed Program Director, Tyler Gulden, will lead participants through the firing process, focusing on the timing of the introduction soda, and/or salt, into the kiln atmosphere,
the impact it has at various points in the firing, and, using draw tiles help identify, and determine a desired surface build-up with firing participants.
Cost:$40 per person
UNLOADING Wood and Soda kiln unloading(s) and clean up will take place Saturday, October 27 starting at 10am
Experimental Firings
Saturday, October 20, 1pm start
Maximum 12 participants
During this firing opportunity Kim Brennan, former Watershed Resident, and last year's Experimental Ffirings Workshop leader, will walk you through two alternative/experimental firing techniques utilizing a combination of raku and sagger firing.
Bring up to 10 pieces of bisqueware; a list of other items to bring will be provided when you register.
Cost: $30 per person, includes materials and fuel for firing(s)
Please call or email to reserve space by October 5th
207.882.6075
info@watershedceramics.org
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