PNW Independent Study Class 2006: August 2006

PNW Independent Study Class 2006

A couple of months ago, while having breakfast at the Essential Bakery in Wallingford, we hatched this idea of doing a Pottery Northwest Independent Study class, where we will engage in the complete pottery creation process. We will run the bisque kilns and fire the Soda kiln, mix slips, etc. Given all of our collective knowledge of the pottery process, we felt we were ready to go to the next level. This is how the Independent Study class began....

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Happy Faces Last Night

Our second and last firing of our summer independent study class was amazing to say the least. As we unbricked the kiln last evening, we could see the results of the firing -- wonderful!!! This time we got the body reduction we wanted as you can see in the toasty, warm coloring of the pots. Here's a preview. More pictures and video will be coming, as well as, our firing log.

The kiln after unbricking, the top shelf, another shelf, the bag wall refire piece, our faithful kiln gods...and celebrating at the Mecca!