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Woodfire — kiln opening
We opened the kiln yesterday. The variety of work that came out was really spectacular. During the firing we knew that we weren’t getting as hot in the back as we had hoped, but the front was plenty hot. We … Continue reading
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Woodfire Weekend!
Ok, so remember back when I was trying to decide whether to go to Arrowmont or to a woodfire in Alsea, and I chose the woodfire? I just got back from the firing weekend. I absolutely made the right choice, … Continue reading
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My first electric firing
Most people who study ceramics in some sort of organized manner probably learn to operate an electric kiln pretty early in the process. Not me. I’ve done wood firings and Raku, but until last weekend, had never bisque-fired my own … Continue reading
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Upcoming firings
I’m currently preparing for two firings. One is at Mt Hood CC with Chris Baskin. It will be a soda fire workshop. I know nothing about salt/soda firing except that when you put in the soda it creates a lot … Continue reading
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Hard choices
Last month I applied for a scholarship to attend a workshop at Arrowmont. Shortly after applying, I learned that I had been invited to be on the firing crew for a great wood kiln in Oregon. The wood fire is … Continue reading