Anagama Woodfire

Come spend a week immersed in the tradition of wood firing at Adamah in our Anagama kiln! This firing will include both the main chamber of our Anagama kiln and our salt catenary chamber, offering participants the opportunity to explore two distinct wood-firing environments. Participants will bring 50–70 bisque-fired pots and take shifts stoking the kiln as part of this collaborative, hands-on experience. All pieces must be made from a cone 10 clay body and should include a variety of forms and sizes.

During kiln loading, participants will choose which chamber will fire their work, placing approximately one-third of their pieces in the salt chamber and two-thirds in the main Anagama chamber. This distribution offers the opportunity to experience the unique results of both firing environments.

When you’re not tending the kiln, enjoy time in the studio throwing pots, hiking the trails across our 550 acres, exploring nearby Governor Dodge State Park, or visiting local art galleries. A selection of 6–8 studio glazes will be available for your use.

Workshop Schedule

• Glazing: October 22
• Loading the Kiln: October 23–24
• Firing: October 25–28
• Kiln Unloading and Cleanup: November 6–7

Important Participation Requirements: Participants are responsible for bringing their own bisque-fired work to the workshop and must be present for both kiln loading and unloading. Please plan your travel accordingly, as loading and unloading are essential parts of the wood-firing experience. Kiln space is limited, and firing all submitted pieces cannot be guaranteed due to space constraints and the size and shape of individual works.

Please Note: Wood firing is physically demanding and involves splitting and preparing wood for future firings. Participants should be prepared for physically active work and possible overnight or early-morning kiln-stoking shifts.

Materials to Bring

• 50–70 cone 10 bisque-fired pieces in a variety of sizes
• Clothing made from natural fibers
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for studio and kiln work
• Work gloves
• Water bottle
• Safety glasses
• Protective mask

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