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Naked Clay
Investigations in Alternative Firing Methods
Allyson currently provides workshops in Naked Raku, Saggar firing, Horse hair/
Ferric Chloride and Black-fire (a technique which resembles native Pueblo Black-
ware firing). All workshops include slide, lecture, demonstration and hands-on
segments. Two and three day formats are currently available; however, longer
engagements can be arranged based on the needs of the individual facility.
Workshops are also available at Stoney Creek Pottery and are limited to 8
participants.
Outline of Information Provided During a Workshop
• Clays suitable for alternative firing
• Forming techniques
• Texturing techniques
• Terra sigillata: recipes, process, application, coloration
• Burnishing: leather hard, oil burnish, terra sigillata
• Masking techniques
• Slip and Glaze: recipes, process, application, troubleshooting
• Ferric Chloride: safety info and application
• Saggar: appropriate clays, alternative saggar materials, forming techniques,
materials for fuming, loading a saggar
• Firing
• Reduction techniques
• Cleaning and Finishing
• List of local suppliers for all materials used during the workshop
• Technical information package sent to registered participants prior to
workshop to aid in the preparation of works.
• Workshop manual which provides an easy way to access all workshop
information for future reference.
Investigations in Alternative Firing Methods
Allyson currently provides workshops in Naked Raku, Saggar firing, Horse hair/
Ferric Chloride and Black-fire (a technique which resembles native Pueblo Black-
ware firing). All workshops include slide, lecture, demonstration and hands-on
segments. Two and three day formats are currently available; however, longer
engagements can be arranged based on the needs of the individual facility.
Workshops are also available at Stoney Creek Pottery and are limited to 8
participants.
Outline of Information Provided During a Workshop
• Clays suitable for alternative firing
• Forming techniques
• Texturing techniques
• Terra sigillata: recipes, process, application, coloration
• Burnishing: leather hard, oil burnish, terra sigillata
• Masking techniques
• Slip and Glaze: recipes, process, application, troubleshooting
• Ferric Chloride: safety info and application
• Saggar: appropriate clays, alternative saggar materials, forming techniques,
materials for fuming, loading a saggar
• Firing
• Reduction techniques
• Cleaning and Finishing
• List of local suppliers for all materials used during the workshop
• Technical information package sent to registered participants prior to
workshop to aid in the preparation of works.
• Workshop manual which provides an easy way to access all workshop
information for future reference.
| 2011 Workshop Schedule |
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| The Workshop Barn at Stoney Creek Pottery |
| Workshop participants applying horse hair and ferric chloride. |
| Goose feather and horse hair tray created by a workshop participant. |
| Billowing smoke from a heavy reduction. |
| For information about currently scheduled workshops or about organizing a workshop for your guild or facility please complete the contact form on the right. |
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| STATUS |
| Copyright © 2008 Allyson May and Stoney Creek Pottery. All rights reserved. |
| Type |
| Workshop Photo Albums |
| If you would like to schedule a workshop for your class group or guild please feel free to contact me. Workshops are available for special groups both here at Stoney Creek as well as your own location. Class size is limited. |
| Workshops will not be offered in 2011. I am currently preparing for a solo show which will open in September 2011 at the Halcyon Gallery in Terre Haute, Indiana. Workshops will resume in 2012 with available dates in May, June and September. I am taking offsite dates for 2012 at this time. If you would like to schedule for your group or guild please contact me using the form below. Please continue to visit my website for updates. Keep those Raku fires burning! |