Dates: February 22-25, 2026
Location: ACA, Room 108 and kiln yard
Times:
Day one: 9am-evening (TBD), includes glazing, wadding, loading, and beginning firing process
Day two: 7am-2/7pm, firing
Day three: 9am-5pm, includes lunch break: demonstrations/artist talk/studio visits
Day four: 10am-4pm, includes unloading, cleaning, and debriefing
*This workshop will focus on the enigmatic surfaces produced through the process of soda firing. Participants will bring bisque ware to be fired in the kiln as bare clay or with a slipped surface and learn to load with the anticipation of the flame carrying the soda ash in mind. Work will be loaded closely, tumble stacked, and props will be made to direct flame movement throughout the kiln. During the firing we will cover the topics of soda ash introduction methods, soaking and cooling the kiln to produce strong flashing and surface development on the work. The firing should yield a variety of colors and surfaces throughout the kiln ranging from browns and greys to reds and pinks. Each piece will have a varied surface with both flashing and a soda glaze.
