Join us at Lyde Green Pottery where over 3 days we will work together build and fire (with your work) a fast fire kiln…which will be capable of firing up to 1300 degrees celsius, producing amazing flame and natural ashing effects.

This type of small kiln is great for those wanting to learn about wood firing and may want to build one of their own. This course aims to highlight what can be done on a more modest budget with great effect!

This course will give you first hand experience of the whole ceramic firing process so it is a great opportunity to learn about the amazing posibilities of small scale wood kiln design.

We will also be discussing types of firing and the science behind it as well as sustainable ways of procuring wood and wood type etc.

Collective lunch will be cooked on site.

Compost toilet on site.

Unfortunately we cannot offer accomodation on site but if you are travelling from outside Bristol, there is the possibility of camping on site.

For the firing please bring your own stoneware bisqued work (grogged clay preferable) and cone 10 glazes.

Dates: Friday 4th - Sunday 6th April

Day 1: Design, build and load kiln

Day 2: Fire kiln

Day 3: Open kiln and examine results

Cancellation policy is four weeks prior to the workshop start date.

Please note this course will only go ahead if there are enough sign ups.