OCTOBER 28, 12PM-4PM
NOVEMBER 3, 10AM-2PM

Join me and experience the beautiful effects of an alternative firing in a sawdust pit kiln. Hosted by Cone Zero Ceramics.

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In this one day workshop, experience the exciting atmospheric process of firing in a sawdust pit and create dramatic surfaces on your pots from carbonization, flashing and fuming of the smoke and flame. In this interactive community firing, students will learn about the entire process of pit firing starting with building and stacking a kiln to how to seal and care for pots after the firing. A special collection of materials, combustibles and natural ingredients will be available to you during the workshop to create flashing and fuming on your pots and you will have the opportunity to prepare your bisqued pots for the firing. Demetria will demonstrate and discuss common materials to add into the pit and onto your pots along with techniques and methods to prepare your surfaces and the dramatic results they may yield.   

Demetria’s signature pit firing technique draws pots hot from the pit, similar to the raku firing process, in order to impart effects of carbonization with horsehair, feathers and other materials. Together we will pull the pieces out of the pit continuing to experiment with surface techniques while we witness and discuss the dramatic results from our community during this firing. 
All experience levels are welcome.