Wood Kiln Events & Sign Up
Please read the following information thoroughly to be prepared to fire our community kiln.
Each participant contributes through labor, learning, and responsibility. Consistent participation ensures fairness and effective kiln management. Volunteers need to handle materials carefully, follow safety protocols and mentor guidance at all times.
Preparation Workday shifts are essential for ensuring a safe and efficient firing. Tasks include cutting, splitting, and stacking wood; cleaning kiln chambers, cleaning shelves; mixing wadding and kiln wash and organizing or maintaining a clean organized work area around the kiln shed. This work is critical to ensure a sufficient supply of dry wood and safe operation of the kiln.
Upcoming Scheduled Firings
Please add these dates to your calendar and make work from clay that can withstand temps of cone 10 and higher for the wood kiln. Any clay rated for below cone 10 will not be accepted. We are looking for 25-30 potters of all abilities and skill level to participate in each firing.
Preparation Work days
Saturday April 11th and Sunday 12th
(Rain dates on April 18th and 19th)
We will possibly need to schedule another work day (on May 16) to ensure that enough wood is prepared for the fall firing.
June 2026 Firing
Please fill out this application form to secure your work in the upcoming firing
Loading the kiln: Saturday June 13th and Sunday June 14th
Firing the kiln: Thursday June 18 - Monday June 22
Unload on Saturday June 27th
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