Soda Firing Opportunities
The July firing is FULL - if you are interested in the next firing then please do complete the form below and we will let you know once we have that scheduled.
This process will change over time, but while we are continuing to work under reduced operations due to the ongoing Pandemic we are going to try out some firing opportunities that may not be supportable once we get back up to full speed. I also am not sure at this point how high the demand for space in the soda kiln is - but the only way to find out is to throw it out there as an option! Read through the below information and then if you do want space in the kiln please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Priority will be given to current members, but if space permits then external participants will be welcome too.
Please note - this is NOT a workshop, we are only offering space in the kiln right now. You will make an appointment to drop off your completed pieces and/or to glaze/apply slips in the days before we load. We will have a very small crew completing the loading and firing to ensure we can maintain proper distancing and reduced exposure. We most definitely will have workshops in the future when it is safe to do so.
Due to the current pandemic, I am counting anyone who was registered for a class in March when we first shut down as still a current student ONLY for these purposes. Given the amount of time and effort that loading and firing a soda kiln requires, participation in a soda firing requires an additional fee.
This process will change over time, but while we are continuing to work under reduced operations due to the ongoing Pandemic we are going to try out some firing opportunities that may not be supportable once we get back up to full speed. I also am not sure at this point how high the demand for space in the soda kiln is - but the only way to find out is to throw it out there as an option! Read through the below information and then if you do want space in the kiln please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Priority will be given to current members, but if space permits then external participants will be welcome too.
Please note - this is NOT a workshop, we are only offering space in the kiln right now. You will make an appointment to drop off your completed pieces and/or to glaze/apply slips in the days before we load. We will have a very small crew completing the loading and firing to ensure we can maintain proper distancing and reduced exposure. We most definitely will have workshops in the future when it is safe to do so.
Due to the current pandemic, I am counting anyone who was registered for a class in March when we first shut down as still a current student ONLY for these purposes. Given the amount of time and effort that loading and firing a soda kiln requires, participation in a soda firing requires an additional fee.
- Cost: The various options are outlined in this table that include add on services that can be provided if needed but are not required if you have access elsewhere. If you choose to use your own clay or glazes I will need a complete list to confirm they are the appropriate materials for the type of firing. For frame of reference for size: one clay box with the flaps closed is 1/2 a cubic foot, one of our ware boards stacked 6 inches tall is 1 cubic foot.
- Glazes: We have a number of cone 10 glazes available for use including: 2 shinos, white, yellow salt, tenmoku, teal, and a red. It turns out our regular studio glazes look really good at cone 10 as well. We have 1 flashing slip available and will be testing several more. You are welcome to use your own glazes - several different commercial brands can handle cone 10, including Mayco Stoneware And Amaco Potter's Choice. Use of our glazes adds $5 per cubic foot to the cost of the firing for External participants.
- Cone: Typically we will fire to cone 10, but we will explore lower temperature firings someday in the future as well.
- Clay: Any cone 10 clay body can be used, but we have several that are known to be good for Soda available to purchase in the studio. Click here to go to our Online Store for high fire clay details. The Oregon White clay that was the main studio clay does very well in the soda kiln also.
- Type of Soda Firing: We will primarily be introducing Soda in solid/powder form (burritos) but may also do some minimal spraying to increase coverage on the back side of the kiln. We will not be reduction cooling. If you do not know what any of that means then do not worry about it! Participating will help you learn more about the process.