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COMMUNITY PHOENIX SODA FIRING | 7th July -16th August 2025

COMMUNITY PHOENIX SODA FIRING | 7th July -16th August 2025

$180.00 NZD

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This workshop is sold out. To express interest in a future session please email programmes@quarryarts.org

 

 Quarry Arts Centre

COMMUNITY PHOENIX SODA FIRING WORKSHOP

Cone 9 - 10 Stoneware Wood-Firing

Experience Soda Firing with the QAC Phoenix Kiln

Step into the world of soda fired ceramics with our Community Phoenix Soda Firing workshop at Quarry Arts Centre. Whether you're a hobbyist or an experienced clay artist, this hands-on workshop will introduce and deepen your understanding of soda firing and its unique surface effects.

Lead by our Kiln Boss and Kiln Leaders, you’ll fire your pottery in The QAC Phoenix wood-fired kiln, designed by Duncan Shearer. Over the course of this firing, you’ll explore essential techniques like soda slip application, glazing with QAC House glazes, and build your experience with wood-kiln loading and firing.

$180 | Limited to 9 participants

What You Will Be Introduced To:

● Soda Slip Application

● Glaze Techniques

● Layout & Loading

● The Firing Process

● Unloading & Revealing

 

Important Dates:

Registration closes: Monday 7th July*

Pre-Firing & Introduction Meeting: Tuesday 8th July 3pm*

*Please note the above dates have changed since originally advertised.

Soda Slip Surface Application: Thursday 31st July | 5pm - 8pm

Bisque Delivery: Thursday 31st July (after soda slip application)

Delivery & Glazing: Thursday 7th August | 5pm - 8pm

 

 

Layout & Loading the Kiln: Friday 8th & Saturday 9th August | 10am - 4pm

Firing Phoenix Kiln: Sunday 10th August | 6am - 6pm

Unloading the Kiln: Saturday 16th August | 12pm

 

How to Get Involved:

Click on button to register.

Spaces for these workshops are limited, and participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Click on PDF files for more information.

We look forward to guiding you through the exciting process of Phoenix Soda Firing.

Quarry Arts Centre 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei, 0110 Phone: 09 438 1215 Email: admin@quarryarts.org Website: www.quarryarts.org

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