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Christine Homer Weaving

 2005
"Reunion Potters Group"
Invitational

Wood Firing and Salt Glazing
2 days in Noborigama 250

 June 18-19, 2005

This workshop is now closed

The space in the kiln for each participant, is twice that noted in the Workshop Workbook link above.

Each Reunion participant has the equivalent volume of TWO 18 x 18 x 9" shelves in the Wood Chamber and TWO 18 x 18 x 9" shelves in the Salt Chamber

You are not required to fill that amount of space but please don't bring more than that amount of volume without checking with us first.

 Invitational Workshop

"Reunion Potters Group"

Wood firing
&
Salt Glazing in Noborigama 250

 This is a two day workshop for a "group of potters' who wish to explore wood firing and vapor glazing techniques but have limited time.

Participants glaze and wad their pots over a weekend (firing at a later date). Finished pieces are returned three weeks later.

 June 18-19, 2005

This workshop is now closed

This firing workshop uses our newest & largest kiln.  It is designed for potters who have participated in past workshops at our pottery and have limited time to spend at a workshop, but still wish to explore wood firing and vapor glazing.

Over the weekend, you will glaze and wad the bisque pots you bring with you. Plan to arrive in time for dinner on Friday.

 On Saturday morning we will discuss the methods and variations of wood firings. Then you will have the rest of the afternoon to glaze and wad your pots. The pieces will be loaded once everyone has finished glazing on Sunday. 

The firing will take place several weeks later. Either a participant from the area where you live will return to pick up your fired pieces, or we will work out another return method. We will document the firing and photos will be returned along with your pots.

You are welcome to return & participate in the firing.  Individual arrangements can be made to schedule for that time period.

Tuition: Call

Includes all meals, (two dinners, two lunches and two breakfasts):  materials (glazes, wadding etc.) and of course the wood and salt firing.

Arrive in the afternoon on Friday and depart in the afternoon on Sunday.

Kiln Space per person 6 cu Ft

Each participant will have 3 cubic feet of space,  in the Salt Chamber and 3 cubic feet of space in the Wood Chamber.

Class Size

10

Workshop Summary

            While I hope you get some gems out of the firings, the main reason for coming to the workshop should be to increase your knowledge of different firing methods, and to learn what they can do to enhance the surface quality of pottery.  

            The spirit of the potter will be reflected in their pots regardless of their technical abilities.  The real beauty of pottery comes from the joy of the process.  

            I suggest you consider reading Chapter 1 “Towards A Standard”, from Bernard Leach’s A Potters Book.  It is timeless.