The Final Frontier:
Glazing, Loading, and Firing Reduction Kilns

 
 

Introduction

The Final Frontier: Glazing, Loading, and Firing Reduction Kilns is all about how to glaze and fire to get beautiful surfaces in the soda, wood, and raku kiln.

Dates

June 20 - 25, 2025 (6 days)

Content

We will load and fire the soda, the wood, and the raku kiln, learning about the various ways of glazing for, and stacking in each kiln to make the most of the pot surface and flame path.

  • Day 1: Arrive, explore glaze samples, and discuss glazing and loading basics

  • Day 2: Glaze work and load soda kiln

  • Day 3: Fire soda kiln, glaze work and fill wood kiln

  • Day 4: Fire wood kiln

  • Day 5: Unload soda kiln, fire raku kiln

  • Day 6: Unload wood kiln, final critique, depart

Prerequisites

This intensive is not for the faint of heart. Each participant is expected to bring bisqued cone 10 work. Great for those who have taken a previous intensive and wish to glaze fire that work.

Cost

This intensive costs €975 for 6 full studio days. Cost includes pick up and drop off from Grosseto train station, breakfast and lunch each day, and three firings.

Maximum 8 participants. Partners, Plus-ones, and Families welcome.

Accommodations are available onsite, but are priced separately, ranging from 60€ to 130€ a night.

Registration

Please email us to book

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