April 26, 27 and 30: Soda Firing with Reactive Slips with Hunter Cady
This three day firing workshop led by Hunter Cady will focus on the use of a variety of reactive slips as loading strategies for a cone 10-11 gas powered soda firing. In this workshop participants will explore the effects of soda firing using colored reactive slips. These slips will result in vibrant surfaces similar to both slip and glaze. Through the application and layering of slips participants will create surfaces that are full of color and depth. We will discuss loading techniques to utilize the path of the flame and distribution of soda to our advantage. Participants will glaze work and load the kiln as a group on the first day, and participate in strategies for firing a gas reduction kiln and introducing soda into a kiln. After the firing the kiln will cool, and students will return for a day of opening the kiln and discussion on the firing results.
Participants will bring Each participant is allotted 2 cubic feet of bisque fired work made from cone 10 clay. We also encourage students to bring a few extra “stuffer” pieces that are approximately 3x2x2. These are not priority pieces, but are easy to use to fill gaps in the kiln, and can be added if there is extra space. After registration participants will receive an email with a list of cone 10 clays and any extra information on the workshop.
6 participant maximum
Workshop Schedule:
Day-1: Students arrived at Oki Doki Studio at 9:30 a.m. Hunter will give an artist talk and lead a brief tour of The Oki Doki Studio. The group will spend the day discussing glazing and loading strategies as they load the kiln together, and discuss the second day of firing the kiln.
Day-2: Students arrive at The Oki Doki Studio between 12:30 and 1:30 for discussion on gas firing techniques, and prepare to introduce soda into the kiln. This can be a long day with the firings potentially wrapping up between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (depending on the firing).
The kiln cools for 2-3 days after ta he firing. Students will return to the studio for opening day.
Day-3: 10 a.m. students return to The Oki Doki Studio to open and unload the kiln, and have a group critique to digest the outcome of the firing. The group will clean up the kiln, and also talk about strategies for cleaning and finishing the fired work.
This three day firing workshop led by Hunter Cady will focus on the use of a variety of reactive slips as loading strategies for a cone 10-11 gas powered soda firing. In this workshop participants will explore the effects of soda firing using colored reactive slips. These slips will result in vibrant surfaces similar to both slip and glaze. Through the application and layering of slips participants will create surfaces that are full of color and depth. We will discuss loading techniques to utilize the path of the flame and distribution of soda to our advantage. Participants will glaze work and load the kiln as a group on the first day, and participate in strategies for firing a gas reduction kiln and introducing soda into a kiln. After the firing the kiln will cool, and students will return for a day of opening the kiln and discussion on the firing results.
Participants will bring Each participant is allotted 2 cubic feet of bisque fired work made from cone 10 clay. We also encourage students to bring a few extra “stuffer” pieces that are approximately 3x2x2. These are not priority pieces, but are easy to use to fill gaps in the kiln, and can be added if there is extra space. After registration participants will receive an email with a list of cone 10 clays and any extra information on the workshop.
6 participant maximum
Workshop Schedule:
Day-1: Students arrived at Oki Doki Studio at 9:30 a.m. Hunter will give an artist talk and lead a brief tour of The Oki Doki Studio. The group will spend the day discussing glazing and loading strategies as they load the kiln together, and discuss the second day of firing the kiln.
Day-2: Students arrive at The Oki Doki Studio between 12:30 and 1:30 for discussion on gas firing techniques, and prepare to introduce soda into the kiln. This can be a long day with the firings potentially wrapping up between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (depending on the firing).
The kiln cools for 2-3 days after ta he firing. Students will return to the studio for opening day.
Day-3: 10 a.m. students return to The Oki Doki Studio to open and unload the kiln, and have a group critique to digest the outcome of the firing. The group will clean up the kiln, and also talk about strategies for cleaning and finishing the fired work.
This three day firing workshop led by Hunter Cady will focus on the use of a variety of reactive slips as loading strategies for a cone 10-11 gas powered soda firing. In this workshop participants will explore the effects of soda firing using colored reactive slips. These slips will result in vibrant surfaces similar to both slip and glaze. Through the application and layering of slips participants will create surfaces that are full of color and depth. We will discuss loading techniques to utilize the path of the flame and distribution of soda to our advantage. Participants will glaze work and load the kiln as a group on the first day, and participate in strategies for firing a gas reduction kiln and introducing soda into a kiln. After the firing the kiln will cool, and students will return for a day of opening the kiln and discussion on the firing results.
Participants will bring Each participant is allotted 2 cubic feet of bisque fired work made from cone 10 clay. We also encourage students to bring a few extra “stuffer” pieces that are approximately 3x2x2. These are not priority pieces, but are easy to use to fill gaps in the kiln, and can be added if there is extra space. After registration participants will receive an email with a list of cone 10 clays and any extra information on the workshop.
6 participant maximum
Workshop Schedule:
Day-1: Students arrived at Oki Doki Studio at 9:30 a.m. Hunter will give an artist talk and lead a brief tour of The Oki Doki Studio. The group will spend the day discussing glazing and loading strategies as they load the kiln together, and discuss the second day of firing the kiln.
Day-2: Students arrive at The Oki Doki Studio between 12:30 and 1:30 for discussion on gas firing techniques, and prepare to introduce soda into the kiln. This can be a long day with the firings potentially wrapping up between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (depending on the firing).
The kiln cools for 2-3 days after ta he firing. Students will return to the studio for opening day.
Day-3: 10 a.m. students return to The Oki Doki Studio to open and unload the kiln, and have a group critique to digest the outcome of the firing. The group will clean up the kiln, and also talk about strategies for cleaning and finishing the fired work.
Before purchasing your workshop reservation please review our cancellation policy:
When making your plans, please consider your participation means the studio and instructors are purchasing supplies months before the workshop. You are making a commitment to the instructor, and reserving a spot that someone else could potentially take.
Cancellations (minus the $75 cancellation fee) can be made up to six weeks before the workshop.
While we understand that emergencies happen, any cancellation made after the six week cancellation period is nonrefundable. If the cancellation is due to an emergency contact us by phone first, (845) 332-6585, and follow up with a voice mail and email if you cannot reach us. You will be given a credit for a similarly priced workshop at a later that calendar year. Makeup workshop credits do not carry over to the next year.