Firing Number 20
This firing went like clockwork, we followed the schedule and 12.5 hours later the wood was gone and so were the cones (gone over). A… Read More »Firing Number 20
This firing went like clockwork, we followed the schedule and 12.5 hours later the wood was gone and so were the cones (gone over). A… Read More »Firing Number 20
The idea for this firing came from a chance conversation I had with Teresa Watson at the opening of the Waiclay exhibition in 2017. From… Read More »Ceramic College Firing
This year a keen group of 7 potters gathered at our pottery to learn the secrets of loading and firing our wood fired kiln, with… Read More »Taming of the Kiln Workshop
It’s been quite hectic this last few weeks and we show no signs of slowing down before Christmas. This last firing was urgently needed for… Read More »12th Firing
A busy couple of weeks making by Charade and I and we managed to get enough pots ready for the firing. Laurie helped out immensely… Read More »Coldest firing
My ’Taming of the Kiln’ workshop attracted 6 keen participants, eager to learn the tricks of loading and firing my wood kiln. They brought with… Read More »First Firing Workshop a Success
With the first kiln firing workshop only days away I’ve been busy building a new constant gradient path from the carpark up to the kiln… Read More »Kiln ready and waiting
This firing was crucial, testing of new clays, slips, glazes and a large commission (to help pay for the new lighting) were all going into… Read More »Number 8 Firing
Our final firing for the year, shared with the Paeroa Potters and Rose was a good one to finish the year. We dropped cone 11… Read More »December firing