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Arts :: Classes also Arts :: Ceramics
Kiln Building 101 Class at the Bray: Cross-Draft Soda
10:00 AM
Archie Bray Foundation
Description:
Kiln Building 101: Cross-Draft Soda

Five Weeks: April 14–May 19, 2018 (no class on May 12)
Saturday mornings from 10 am–1 pm
Taught by Bray resident artist Bill Wilkey
$180 (price includes $30 lab fee)

In this 5-week kiln building class, students will have the opportunity to build a cross-draft soda kiln onsite at the Bray alongside past resident artist Bill Wilkey. In addition to kiln construction, class time will include lectures by Wilkey regarding topics such as fundamentals of kiln design and construction, logistical considerations when building your own kiln and choosing a kiln type. A variety of kiln types will be examined including, but not limited to, wood, soda, salt, electric and reduction.

This class is designed to prepare students to build their own kilns. Students will learn basic and advanced construction techniques, burner design, configuring kiln volume and much more.

Lab fee covers safety equipment including a respirator, a pair of safety glasses and a pair of work gloves. Students should wear work boots and clothes that can get dirty. This class does not include studio access but the option is available at registration. Every student that participates in building the kiln will be invited to participate in its first firing which will be scheduled once the kiln is complete.
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Age Group: Adults
Venue: Archie Bray Foundation
Address: 2915 Country Club Avenue Helena, Montana 59602
Phone: (406) 443-3502

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