Immersive Woodfiring at Cobb Mountain

Class Description

Join us for a special Clayroom members only train firing workshop with Cobb Mountain Art & Ecology Project founder, Scott Parady! Schedule: Tues, 2/10: 2PM - Prep begins Weds, 2/11: 10AM - Scott lecture & begin loading Thurs, 2/12 - Mon, 2/16: Kiln firing (most likely will conclude on 2/15 - Mon 2/16 is a wiggle room day) Sat, 2/21: 10AM - unloading begins, followed by clean up What's Included: - 2 cubic feet of work in the kiln & may purchase more space if available ($65 per cubic foot) - Free camping for the duration of the firing & unloading - Access to glazes & slips - Participants will be able to join in all aspects of the firing process: loading, firing, clean-up, & wood prep - Instruction overview of the wood-firing process, firing a train kiln, & how to clean up & care for pots post-firing About the train kiln: The Train Kiln and Soda Kiln, built together with a shared chimney, offer a smaller, faster wood-firing alternative to the large anagama kiln - typically reaching Cone 10 over a 4 day firing with a crew of 1-3 people working 6 hour shifts around the clock. Please note this is NOT A PICK-UP/DROP-OFF firing service - your participation is MANDATORY. Participants are REQUIRED TO ASSIST with prep, loading & unloading, wood prep, clean-up & kiln shifts. There will always be an experienced person on shift. Pay attention to loading dates & be sure to have your ceramic works onsite on or before loading dates. You must sign up for a minimum of 2-4, 6 hour firing shifts & 2-3, 2 hour wood splitting shifts. Clean up is mandatory after kiln unload. You may leave the property outside of your designated shifts. Places To Stay: Free camping is available on the property - access to bathroom/shower & shared kitchen, please let us know if you plan to camp on site at checkout. Not a camper? There are several places to stay in the area - rec's to be sent after registration. Clay Bodies: Much of the outcome in atmospheric firings depends on the clay body - use clays which are highly refractory. All clay bodies MUST BE CONE 10 or higher. We suggest WSO, Porcelains, Bmix Woodfire, & Stoneware, ONE 25# bag of clay included! What to Bring: Bring extra pieces to fire, this gives flexibility when loading & ensures maximum work in the kiln. Participants MUST be flexible on placement of work in the kiln. Glazes: We recommend that you do not glaze your work or only use liner glazes. If you do wish to glaze, a selection of traditional options will be provided.