Clay Art Guild of the Hamptons

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Apr
12
to Apr 14

Pit Fire Workshop

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Have you ever wanted to try an alternative firing method?

Are you familiar with Pit Firing and would like an opportunity to fire pieces in this way?

In this 3 day workshop, you will learn how to prepare a foil SAGGAR bundle with different materials placed around your work to maximize the color and texture of your pit fired pieces.

What is Pit Firing?

Using the Saggar method, you will wrap a bundle of material which combusts into colors and patterns around your work with tin foil. Students will layer and stack their pieces into a trash can pit on site with more combustable materials and leave them overnight to fire. When cooled, participants will learn how to clean and polish their work.

Schedule of the Workshop

Day 1- late afternoon April 12

Meet at the Square studio to learn about how materials create color and pattern and wrap pieces in preparation for the next day firing. (approximately 3 hours)

Day 2- morning April 13

Meet at Adrienne’s home in Bridgehampton to load work into the pit fire cans and light them. (approximately 2 hours)

Day 3- afternoon April 14

Meet at Adrienne’s home in Bridgehampton to unload pieces from the pits. Students will learn methods to clean pieces and how to wax and polish work. (approximately 2 hours)

Materials Needed

  • Bring up to 5 bisqued fired pieces to the Square on Day 1

  • Materials for Saggars and foil will be provided. If you would like to bring more varied materials, please bring items such as: dried banana peels, dried seaweed, cat food.

  • Dust mask to avoid smoke!

  • Apron

  • Comfort items such as water and snacks

  • Warm clothing and layers since the workshop will be conducted outdoors

  • Wear close toed shoes and and clothing that is not flammable (not 100% synthetic)

    Please Take Note

**Workshop participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before participation

***Workshop fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another participant.

Questions?? Please contact Donna hamptonsclayart@gmail.com

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Dec
4
10:00 AM10:00

GAS FIRING

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GAS FIRING SCHEDULE: 

Final Work Due: Saturday December 2
Stacking Kiln: Sunday, December 3
Firing Kiln: Monday, December 4
Kiln Cool-Down: Monday, December 4 - Thursday, December 7
Work Pick-Up: Thursday, December 7 anytime after 1:30PM
(Your work will be located outside on a table behind the Mill studio.
Please do not go through the studio while classes are in session --
go around the side courtyard and through the gate)

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May
21
10:00 AM10:00

WORKSHOP- "Tips and Tricks for Creating a Dynamic Glazed Surface"

In this workshop, Eve will demonstrate glazing from prep to finish using various application processes. Participants will practice glazing on provided tiles and any bisque pieces brought to the workshop. Tiles and firing for tiles included in workshop fee. $100 for guild members, $125 for non-Guild members. This workshop will be held at the Square Studio.

Firing fees apply for additional work.

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