Sunday 11th Sep - Skills Development - Kilns

Sunday 11th September 10am - 3pm $125

This course is designed to introduce the absolute novice to the basics of firing an electric kiln and take awaye your trepidation. We will arm you with knowledge about what is happening to the clay and glaze in the firing cycle. There will be practical hands on demonstrations on how to pack a kiln. 

Other working titles for this workshop were:

- Kiln, OMG I don't want to burn may house down. 

- Kilns, Help me I'm scared. 

- Kiln, (crickets)

 and my personal fav

- Kilns, WTF?

All learning will be communal and carried out in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

Areas to be covered include:

Basic changes to clay and glaze during firing.

How to pack and kiln for a glaze and bisque firng. 

Looking after your kiln. 

Suggested firng cycles

Cones and Recording Results

Equipment and Processes

Firing and Evaluating

Problem solving. 

What’s included:

Booklet of notes and references