Smoke Fire Workshop

Service Description

Artist Talk and Presentation - Friday, May 23 @ 6pm at Poudre Fire Authority, 102 Remington St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Workshop Activities - Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 9am-5pm (time subject to change) Location: Smokestack Pottery at 119 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Experience the excitement and spontaneity of smoke firing. We will build a simple sawdust kiln and learn to create pots with a primal elegance. Three distinct firing methods will occur: -24 hour slow burning sawdust fire for smoked atmospheric magic; -5 minute “paint with fire” process using various resists; -foil saggar, to capture a consistent gray and black undertone to contrast with colorful surface work. Dry Burnishing and the application and use of terra sigillata will be demonstrated. Please download the Student Materials List PDF. ​​​​Email classes@nocopottersguild.org with any questions or concerns. Cancellation/Refund Policy is as follows: Cancellations 21 days or more to the start of the session will receive a full refund of workshop fee. Cancellations between 20 and 15 days prior to the start of the session will receive a 50% refund of workshop fee. All others will forfeit their registration fees. No refunds available for any bisqueware ordered directly from Paula Shalan.