Making Work for the Wood-Fired Kiln
Spring Class | Registration opens Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00 AM EST
Students will receive instruction on how to make work for the CAC Wood-Fired Kiln! Topics covered will include handbuilding various forms, especially tea bowls, what type of clay to use, modifying the clay with aggregates, and glazing considerations. Aesthetic guidance will be discussed through the use of examples of finished work made by many different artists. Students will also be instructed on the basics of wood-firing. Students will be able to fire a small number of pieces as part of the "class share" in a wood-firing but firing more work will require registering for a wood-fire workshop that will include 5 cubic feet of space in the wood kiln.
Schedule Notes:
The Community Arts Center will be closed for Spring Break from 3/29/26-4/5/26.
No class on 4/1/26.
Clay is not included in lab fee. Clay must be purchased through the office by email, info@communityartscenter.org, by phone, 610-566-1713 or in person on the 1st day of class or as needed. Indicate which clay body you want. Your instructor will help you select your clay body. Porcelain clay bodies (257 and 437) are priced at $60 per unit. Non-porcelain clay bodies are priced at $35 per unit. Present your email receipt to your instructor to get your clay. Purchase clay before taking clay, thank you.
Please note: Students who wish to fire work in the soda kiln and are currently registered in a class that is not soda kiln specific can do so for an additional $20 fee/semester. Only available to students who have previously taken a soda specific class or workshop at CAC.
- Carving tools and a metal rib
11.5 to 12-inch bats, preferably plastic
Large plastic "grocery" bags (without holes) that fit over bats
Canvas covered (portable) wedging board (Mark will give instruction on how to make these in class if you don't already have one)
Banding wheel, preferably Shampoo brand