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In this book, ceramic artists who fire with wood discuss the kilns they've built, the lessons they've learned and reveal some of the ups and downs of the lifestyle. Also included are discussions of studio layouts, various kiln designs and recipes for both clays and glazes. If you're considering wood firing, this book will provide an amazing amount of information and inspiration not available anywhere else. Net Wt. is 1.04 lbs.

In Wood-fired Ceramics, Coll Minogue and Robert Sanderson briefly describe the development of the main types of wood-fired kilns used by today's potters. They then present the aesthetic aims, working practices, and kilns of an international group of artists. Clay, glaze, and slip recipes, kiln firing logs, and kiln plans are also included. Work by over sixty artists illustrates the text, and represents of the diversity of styles in contemporary wood-fired ceramics. Net Wt. is 2.08 lbs.

A guide to the ancient technique of woodfiring, explaining why it has become so popular. It illustrates the history, creation and artistry of wood-fired objects and contains examples of pottery and sculpture. It also analyzes the firing process and examines the use of different clays. Net Wt. is 1.16 lbs.

Susan Peterson, one of the world's foremost authorities and educators in the field of ceramics, and author of the classic master course, The Craft and Art of Clay, has thoroughly revised and updated her introductory course in ceramics, Working with Clay. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, Working with Clay guides readers step-by-step through the creation of an object in clay. Peterson offers advice informed by years of experience in the teaching and creating of ceramics. From hand-building to wheel-throwing, decorating to firing in a kiln, the author details the process, with beautiful, full-color photographs accompanying each step. Net Wt. is 2.35 lbs.

This highly technical account includes discussions and illustrations of the work of ceramic artists who work with this type of clay. There are no projects as such, but the description of materials and methods is valuable for potters working with this medium. This book is recommended for academic and public libraries supporting advanced potters. Net Wt. is 1.68 lbs.

Saturday, 8am-12pm. Learn the basics of kiln formed glass in this 4 hour workshop. All supplies included. 8 students max. Any enrollments that cancel prior to the start of workshop will be charged a 20% administrative fee. Any cancellations after classes have begun will receive no refunds.

Saturday, 8am-12pm. You will explore working with cone 5 porcelain paper clay and the advantage of wet on dry assemblage. You will recieve a fresh cone 5 slip cast teapot that you will trim and apply your own special style with Papel porcelain paper clay additions. So bring your favorite tools, a sketchbook, and be prepared to be amazed with the results you can achieve that you would not get with traditional claybodies. 14 students max. Any enrollments that cancel prior to the start of workshop will be charged a 20% administrative fee. Any cancellations after classes have begun will receive no refunds.

Saturday, 8am-5pm. Don Jennings will demonstrate & provide thorough examples of wrapping brushes & the techniques of applying the French knot and the slip knot, and how to finish the bamboo brush. The student should regard the experience as creating a functional sculptural form that has a positive effect on your creative obsessions. You may want to embellish your brush or chatter tool with drift wood, antler, bone, old buttons, beads, and old coins, etc. Click on the image for additional details. 20 students max.

8:00am-5:00pm on Saturday & 8:00am-10:00am on Sunday. Lunch is provided on Saturday, followed by demos and hands-on clay activities. Click on "Details" for more information or go to: http://kazegama.wordpress.com/workshops/. 12 students max. Any enrollments that cancel prior to the start of workshop will be charged a 20% administrative fee. Any cancellations after classes have begun will receive no refunds.