Wood Firing         
Romance of the flame   

May 16 - 17 -   Glazing and loading  
           10am - 5pm
May 18 -            Loading                       
                            10am - 8pm                   
           May 19 - 20-    Firing - in shifts                           
                                                                 9am Saturday until firings end, Sunday evening

This intensive will cover a number of glazing, and kiln loading techniques used in woodfiring, as well as how and why to control fire and air to not only reach cone 11 to 12 temperatures, but also how to use the atmospheric affects of the flame and ash to draw out the natural beauty of clay and enhance effects of the glazes used.

The kiln being used is designed as a convertible Gas/Wood fired kiln.  It can be used as one or the other or in combination.  In this firing we will use all wood for the maximum atmospheric affect.  Anything from sculptural and handbuilt clay work, to textured and alter thrown forms, will show the most contrast by this firing technique, while simple functional pots will also be enhanced by subtleties of the fire.

Wednesday will be devoted to glazing your bisqued pieces for flame and ash. There will be examples of how certain glazes work differently in the woodfiring from gas firings . A variety of glazes  will be provided and you will be encouraged to test glazes, including glazes you normally use.

Thursday and Friday will be a busy days of loading.  The fire box area will be used for unglazed pieces for a Bizen ware affect, while the ware chamber will offer a range of flame and ash affects from heavy glassy ash laden surfaces on the firebox side of the kiln to the softer atmospheric fuming for glazed ware on the chimney side of the kiln.

The firing will start early Saturday morning, and will continue until late Sunday evening. Different Kiln designs will also be talked about in comparison to the kiln we will be firing.

The cost of the workshop is
$300.00
Please send a check to:
                                               Jeff Brown
                                               188 1st NH Turnpike
                                               Northwood, NH 03261

You may email - jeff@jeffbrownpottery.com …or call 603-553-1620 if you have any questions.

 

Please bring:
· Bisqued pots made from CONE 10 Clay to be glazed and fired.(10 - 30 pieces)
· Work gloves
· A hat and/or face shield (to protect your hair from the heat of the kiln)
· Long sleeve cotton shirt(to protect your arms from the heat.)
! NO Meltable man-made fabrics !
· Your favorite brushes if you wish.

For directions go to www.jeffbrownpottery.com/map1.html

Lodging available at:
Northwood Motel (click for Website)
603-942-5476
(less than 1 mile from my studio)

Tents are welcome at the kiln site for the firing.