Overview
This course teaches the process of packing, reduction firing, and unpacking pottery in a gas kiln. The learning outcomes include understanding kiln packing techniques, initiating a reduction atmosphere, and unpacking and assessing finished pots. The course covers skills such as using wadding recipes, discussing pyrometric cones, and sanding vessel bases. The teaching method involves a film showing each step of the process with detailed explanations. The intended audience includes pottery enthusiasts, ceramic artists, and individuals interested in kiln firing techniques.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Explaining how I pack the lowest layer
- Using yellow iron ochre to save old pots I don't like
- Talking about pyrometric cones
- The pack continues
- The finished kiln pack
- THE FIRING BEGINS
- Initiating the reduction atmosphere
- Ending the firing and crash cooling
- Opening the kiln two days later
- Unpacking and talking about the pots
- Sanding the bases of the vessels
- Popping lids off jars
Taught by
Florian Gadsby