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
