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SUMMARY:3-Day Wood Firing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Our Girel 3e kiln was built in 2024\, an ergonomic\, economic and environmentally friendly kiln designed by Jean Girel in 2022. It uses less wood than comparable kilns and fires in much less time giving the opportunity for the experience of wood firing without a large time commitment. The kiln is designed to be energy efficient\, both in terms of the wood used and the effort of stoking. Those coming on the course will be able to participate in the full firing experience. \nFiring weekend courses \nThursday to Saturday 27\, 28 & 29 August \nFriday to Sunday 23\, 24 & 25 October \nProgramme – \nDay 1. Glazing and packing the kin 10.00 – 19.00 \nDay 2. Kiln firing from 6.00 a.m\, finishing around 19.00 \nDay 3. Morning free to explore the area\, afternoon will be unpacking the kiln \n£300 per person. \nMaximum 8 people \nYou can bring 12 or so small to medium-sized bisque or raw stoneware pots or come on our intensive throwing course the previous weekend. It is very important that you use appropriate clay to minimise adverse effects on other pots and kiln shelves.\nWe provide a range of glazes that have been used successfully in this kiln. In wood firing\, much of the pleasure is gained by the action of the flame on the unglazed surface of the clay body\, so glazing is not always preferable.\nWe can’t guarantee to fire all of your pots\, but we will fire as many as possible \nFull board / half board available at Mid Wales Arts.\nCamper vans can be accommodated on site. \nContact office@midwalesarts.org.uk \nAbout the Tutors: \nJean Sampson MA. Thrower and handbuilder with many years experience making wood fired salt glazed domestic ware \nAlison Finnieston MA. Hand builder with experience in wood and raku firing. \nMid Wales Arts is situated near Newtown\, Powys and has its own mainline railway station which runs directly to Shrewsbury with good connections throughout the UK. The station is a short walk\, and we can arrange transport if needed.\nB&B is available on site and there is an excellent Gallery/Cafe.\nThe centre has fishing rights over a stretch of the nearby River Severn and there are many nature reserves and walks locally. \nAny queries / further information- contact office@midwalesarts.org.uk \nBook Online
URL:https://midwalesarts.org.uk/event/3-day-wood-firing-experience/2026-08-27/
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SUMMARY:3-Day Wood Firing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Our Girel 3e kiln was built in 2024\, an ergonomic\, economic and environmentally friendly kiln designed by Jean Girel in 2022. It uses less wood than comparable kilns and fires in much less time giving the opportunity for the experience of wood firing without a large time commitment. The kiln is designed to be energy efficient\, both in terms of the wood used and the effort of stoking. Those coming on the course will be able to participate in the full firing experience. \nFiring weekend courses \nThursday to Saturday 27\, 28 & 29 August \nFriday to Sunday 23\, 24 & 25 October \nProgramme – \nDay 1. Glazing and packing the kin 10.00 – 19.00 \nDay 2. Kiln firing from 6.00 a.m\, finishing around 19.00 \nDay 3. Morning free to explore the area\, afternoon will be unpacking the kiln \n£300 per person. \nMaximum 8 people \nYou can bring 12 or so small to medium-sized bisque or raw stoneware pots or come on our intensive throwing course the previous weekend. It is very important that you use appropriate clay to minimise adverse effects on other pots and kiln shelves.\nWe provide a range of glazes that have been used successfully in this kiln. In wood firing\, much of the pleasure is gained by the action of the flame on the unglazed surface of the clay body\, so glazing is not always preferable.\nWe can’t guarantee to fire all of your pots\, but we will fire as many as possible \nFull board / half board available at Mid Wales Arts.\nCamper vans can be accommodated on site. \nContact office@midwalesarts.org.uk \nAbout the Tutors: \nJean Sampson MA. Thrower and handbuilder with many years experience making wood fired salt glazed domestic ware \nAlison Finnieston MA. Hand builder with experience in wood and raku firing. \nMid Wales Arts is situated near Newtown\, Powys and has its own mainline railway station which runs directly to Shrewsbury with good connections throughout the UK. The station is a short walk\, and we can arrange transport if needed.\nB&B is available on site and there is an excellent Gallery/Cafe.\nThe centre has fishing rights over a stretch of the nearby River Severn and there are many nature reserves and walks locally. \nAny queries / further information- contact office@midwalesarts.org.uk \nBook Online
URL:https://midwalesarts.org.uk/event/3-day-wood-firing-experience/2026-10-23/
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