Woodfiring at Middle Pocket Pottery

For those who want to grasp a more in-depth understanding of the woodfiring experience, we are offering an 11 day education opportunity to participate in our firing at Middle Pocket Pottery.

The experience will include the opportunity to participate in…

Day 1 -2. This day is flexible according to your availability. Making kiln wash, glaze, wadding and cone packs, we will be identifying timber, collecting and gathering wood with practical experience splitting, storing and stacking wood specifically for the Anagama kiln. Discussion on forms and sizes suited for the woodkiln. Discussion on glazing, wadding and pot preparation for firing. This day is flexible according to your availability. 

Day 3 - 5. The  25th - 26th July. Bisque ware arrives from the morning of 30th of October. Guidance on glazing pots and wadding application, preparation of pieces for packing, and preparation of the kiln, then from noon 26th - 30th of July we pack the kiln. Each person will have an allocated packing time with an experienced firer.

Day 6 -9. The 31st of July to 3rd of August - Firing will be 100 hours with at least 3 firing shifts. The roster will be organised in consultation with participants needs, and confirmed closer to the date.

Day 10 - 11. The 8th & 9th of August. Unpacking of the kiln commences at 10am, with debrief and discussion on firing results. Final day is firing assessment with kiln analysis and reset.

Your investment of $875 will ensure an allocation of kiln space being a shelf size of 430 x 600. Brick heights are 75mm, 110mm, 150mm and no higher than the largest brick height of 225mm. Allocation also includes 1 larger piece of 350mm high x 200mm wide max. (Feel free to bring extra pieces just in case we have room)

Remember to wear natural fibres, bring a water bottle, snacks, bring sunglasses or eye protection, and welding gloves if you have them. Coffee & tea provided.

Camping on site is available on consultation.