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Atmospheric Firing Workshop Wood-firing cone 10-12 October 21-24 & October 30, 2010 Maximum 14 participants - session has 10 spaces remaining  Watershed’s facility includes a new Train Kiln (June 2010) designed
and built by Dan Murphy, Dean Adams, Trevor Dunn, and a session
of dedicated residents. Located in Watershed’s new Kiln Annex,
this will be the kiln we fire. The kiln is 54 cuft = 4 cuft/person
Led by Watershed’s Staff artists, Tyler Gulden and Reed Fahnestock, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of, and participate in, the entire wood firing process from wadding to wood selection, firing speed to cooling. Bring a variety of shapes and sizes of work and bring as much work as you like. We will load each person’s work into the kiln equally before offering up any remaining space to additional work. Please be advised that very large pieces are difficult to accommodate, particularly large/wide bowls and platters. . Be advised that all clay and glaze must be suitable for cone 10 temperature (when in doubt leave it out!). Cost: $125 per person Click Here for complete details in printer friendly format Experimental-Firing Workshop Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 2:00 - 7:00pm Cost: $30, includes materials and fuel for firing Max 12 participants Kimberly Bentley will lead you through this experimental, unique firing experience that can yield surprising results. Last year bright purples, oranges and reds were achieved using a combination of ingredients like copper and sulfur with seaweed in a tinfoil saggar! Kim is a former grant recipient of Watershed's Mud season. Her work has been featured in the 500 series from Lark Books, "500 Plates and Chargers" and Artworld Digest. Kim currently teaches ceramics at Kennebec Valley Community College and is the Education Coordinator for Colby College Museum of Art. Workshop begins at 2pm on Saturday October 23. Bring up to 10 pieces of bisqueware; a list of other items to bring will be provided when you register. The preparation of work and the firing will go on throughout the afternoon and evening. Space is still available in the Experimental-Firings Workshop Please call or email today to reserve your space 207.882.6075 info@watershedceramics.org Click Here for complete details in printer friendly format |