Service Description

This three week class will focus on using natural materials and primitive firing to create unique surface designs on ceramic pieces. During the first session, students will hand build or use the wheel to throw pieces. During the second session, the group will burnish and learn about the natural materials that can create organic designs after firing. The final week will include an outdoor Sagger kiln firing session and a group celebration. "Saggars are strong boxes made of refractory clay to hold ware prepared with a glaze. They were originally made for large industries when kilns were fired with wood, to protect pieces from an open flame, smoke, gases and flying ash. As the main method of firing is now electric they are used less, but can still be found in large industrial ceramic firms to shield ware from variations in heat and kiln debris." (Source- http://ceramicdictionary.com/)