Curious about alternative firings? Explore salt & soda in the Hautere Kiln!

Explore the transformative effects of salt and soda firing in this five-part workshop series led by Julie Harrington. Participants will fire the Hautere Kiln at Lavender Creek Farm, learning how to design work, glaze, load, fire, and unload this high-fire kiln.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels and requires no prior experience. By the end of the series, participants will have a strong understanding of salt firing techniques, hands-on experience running a manual diesel-fired kiln, and a shelf full of beautifully finished pots.

Note: participants are expected to attend every session. Please take careful note of all the dates to be sure you can be there:
- 30 April: Information session (WPA)
- 28 May: Glazing & wadding session (WPA)
- 30 May: Loading the kiln (Te Horo)
- 31 May: Firing the kiln (Te Horo)
- 7 June: Opening the kiln (Te Horo)

Participants are expected to provide bisqued, high-fire clay pieces ready for glazing by 27 May. By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will leave with a practical understanding of salt and soda firing, plus a collection of unique, kiln-fired ceramic pieces.