Wood Kiln Firing
The Tyler Park Arts Manabigama (Japanese for “beautiful learning kiln”) is a single chamber wood kiln designed to be efficient, and give beautiful results. Kiln firings are scheduled periodically throughout the year.
- Our community firings are split in-to “Shares.”
- In addition to the loading/prep and unloading/clean up days, we would like to have everyone participate in two stoking shifts of at least 4 hours OR 1 stoking shift of at least 7 hours if it is not possible to get back and forth to the kiln multiple times during the firing.
- Clay Type: All clay must be made from Cone 10 Stoneware or Porcelain. Recommended clays are Laguna B-Mix Wood, 750 and Standard Clays 119, 508, 437
Private Rental & Mentored Workshops: Fully mentored group workshops are available. This is a great option for guilds and groups of potters who want to be fully involved in the process of firing their work. Participants arrive with their bisqued and glazed ware. Each member of the group will be guided through the processes of wadding their work, loading the kiln, bricking up the door, firing the kiln, unloading the kiln, and cleaning their work.
For cost of for renting the entire kiln, please contact gloriakosco@comcast.net.
To schedule a firing date, please contact director@tylerparkarts.org.
November Wood Fire Workshop
48 hours of building ash
- Glaze 10/28 – 10/30
- Load 11/1–11/3
- Fire 11/7–11/9
- Unload 11/14
Firing Details
- Cost for each wood firing workshop is $300 (includes glaze and everything needed for the firing).
- Participants bring 4 cubic feet of Bisqued cone ten ware. This is the amount of work that fits into a space measuring 24”x24”x12.” You are welcome to bring an extra cubic foot of work as sometimes we need specific sizes when loading shelves. Each participant will prioritize so that they get at least 4cu.ft. fired. You may arrange to fire more work at an additional charge.
- We glaze and load over several days as to accommodate everyone’s schedule.
- You do not need to be present for all of the listed times.
- Each participant will be scheduled for at least one 6 hour firing shift per firing day.
- If you are unable to physically do a full shift we will work with you.
- Unloading takes 8 hours and we all clean and grind shelves before packing ware. You must be present for the unloading.
Email questions to gloriakosco@comcast.net