Soda Firing Workshop - Spring/Summer 2025
Myself & some friends built a mid-range soda kiln in Feb 2024 at my home and I'd like to share the experience of firing it with fellow ceramicists (local & regional) who may be interested.
I'm excited to welcome folks to my home in Northern Kentucky for 2.5 days to explore cone 6 soda firing from glazing to unloading. Limited space is available to ensure everyone has multiple pieces in the firing.
Attendees will bring 6-10 bisque pots (6"x6" or smaller recommended) that can fire to cone 5-7 and multiple studio glazes/slips will be provided or you can bring your own. The cost helps cover propane, glazes/slips, wear and tear on the kiln, and other raw materials needed for the process.
The workshop will be hosted at my home at 138 Hope Ln, Highland Heights, KY 41076.
Student spots are meant for those currently enrolled in high school or college and have some clay experience. All attendees must be 18 years of age or older.
Three dates available:
Friday-Sunday, May 30-June 1
Friday-Sunday, July 4-6
Friday-Sunday, July 25-27
Rough schedule for the workshop
Friday
2p Glazing and wadding
5p start loading kiln
Saturday
6:00a start firing kiln
Check on it throughout day until adding soda
Studio day
Add soda mixture when getting close to top temp
Average firing time is about 12 hours
Sunday
6a check temp & prop lid
10a unload kiln
Plan to arrive midday Friday if you’re out of town and we’ll be done Sunday afternoon once unloading & cleanup is complete. There are multiple cheap lodging options in the area if you need that. We will provide breakfast and dinner Saturday.
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Thanks to Jessica Connor for providing photos from our past workshops.