Member only event

A limited number of spaces are available to share the use of the kiln on this upcoming wood firing. Bookings are open to WSP members only.

Friday 26 May: prep shelves and kiln 
Saturday 27 May: packing kiln
Sunday 28 May: firing kiln

You will need to bring at least a banana box amount of work for the kiln.

The total cost for a standard wood firing is $520. A deposit of $30 by every team member must be paid in advance to secure their space in the firing. The balance of the fee ($220) is to be distributed throughout the members based on how much space they have in the kiln. The fire master is in charge of distributing the $220 between the team which is to be paid at the end of the loading day, before firing. Cost includes glaze materials, contribution to kiln maintenance, studio use, admin and firemaster fees.

To potential participants:

Whether this is your first wood-firing experience or you are a seasoned Phoenix fan, here are some points for you to consider/remember before enrolling:

The firing process takes 3 days. Day 1 – preparation (wood organisation, shelf and prop washing, wadding prep); Day 2 – wadding and loading pots into the kiln; Day 3 – firing. You will be involved in all 3 days.

Your pots need to be made from high firing stoneware clay. Some clays are labelled as “stoneware” but are in fact mid-firing clays. Please check – clays used need a firing range up to at least 1280C.  Download a list of suitable clays usually available at WSP and information on slips. You must be able to identify the clay used for it to be accepted into the kiln. We will also send you some guidelines as to suitable sizes and shapes of pots.

Sorry, no previously fired pots (i.e.  re-fires) will go into the kiln.

Please ensure you use only cone 10 glazes. Appropriate WSP Studio glazes are identified by “stoneware” written on the bucket lid.less