SMOKE & SAWDUST
Next Pit Firing Workshop: April 6, 12pm-4pm
Hosted by Clayworks on Columbia sign up here
Join me and experience the beautiful effects of an alternative firing in a sawdust pit kiln.
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.
Private Lessons, Classes and Workshops
In my studio in midtown Kingston, I teach private lessons and small group events and I’m happy to come to your space for workshops. I love working with students at all levels, whether it’s your first time touching clay, you are looking to refine your skills or work through a specific process. I love teaching and sharing the process and magic of clay.
For over a decade, I’ve taught both adults and children both wheel and handbuilding. I’ve worked at many wonderful community studio spaces and art schools, including Clayworks on Columbia, Educational Alliance, Bklyn Clay, and Artshack Brooklyn, and taught workshops and demonstrations at including Pioneer Works, SoHo House, Young & Able, West Elm and Beam Art Center and many others.
If you are interested in getting your hands in the clay, send me an email, deme@demetriachappo.com
Rent My Kiln
Outside firing is also available in my electric Skutt 1227 for cone 08 bisque and cone 6 firing.
Prices based per cubic shelf space.
