SODA KILN WORKSHOP 2023

19^th April – 24^th April 2023

Soda wood-firing is a type of atmospheric firing where sodium source is introduced into the kiln at cone 9-10 temperatures. We use sodium carbonate – also known as soda ash, by spraying it into the kiln since water vapor tends to encourage better glaze distribution throughout the kiln chamber. Every piece of ceramics from this firing is unique with the ashes and flashes of flame reacting with the soda on delicate porcelain and stoneware in varied patterns and paths.

Our Soda kiln is 500L with dimensions W50 x L90 X H111

This process includes glazing, loading the kiln, preparing firewood, as well as cleaning the kiln and the kiln furniture, and your ceramics after the firing. The firing itself usually last around 30 hours.

The workshop is led by our kiln yard technicians Ana Tanevska. Feel free to ask any questions at: ana@ceramic.dk.

Add on: Short Term Residency possibility

Guldagergaard offers the possibility for Workshop participants to combine the Workshop days with 1-2 weeks residency before the Workshop for additional price of 2500 DKK per week (incl tax). This would allow participants to make their ceramics on-site before the firing.

Price includes access to Studio facilities and accommodation for 1 week. Price doesn’t include additional firings and materials.

To reserve Short Term Residency send e-mail directly to: kasia@ceramic.dk.

Schedule of the Workshop:

1st day:  Start of the workshop (10am)

                 Looking at glaze samples

                 Preparing wadding

                 Glazing and wadding

                 Loading Soda Kiln

2nd day: Preparing wood

                  Start the firing

3rd day:  Spraying soda

                  End of firing

4nd & 5th day: Kiln cools down

Tiding up the area

Rest days

6th day: Unloading the kiln

Price:

4700 DKK (incl tax)

What you get:

• Guidance from our technician
• Range of glazes to choose from
• Materials necessary for loading kiln
• Wadding
• Wood
• Assistance while loading the kiln
• Assistance during the firing
• Leather aprons, fire gloves, fire goggles (although we recommend that you bring your own)

What you must bring:

• Bisque-fired and/or green ware (unless you join Residency before the Workshop). It is hard to estimate how many pieces you will be able to fire. It depends on the number of participants and size of everyone’s works. It is better to bring a bit more and have a variety to choose from. IMPORTANT: All clay and glazes must be for cone 10 and above (You are welcome to bring your own wood-firing glazes). Don’t use red clay for this type of firing.
• Dust mask with respirator
• Working clothes: pants, shirt with long sleeves and jackets made only from natural fabrics. No open toes!

Language of Workshop:

English

Meals:

You are responsible for your own meals. We are providing access to fully equipped kitchen.

Accommodation during the Workshop:

It is not possible to book accommodation at Guldagergaard during the Workshop, unless you have booked Short Term Residency.

We can advice you how to find accommodation in the town.

If you have any questions, contact: kasia@ceramic.dk

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