Spring 2012 Anagama Firing

Soy bottle and tray; wood fired by Bryan McGrath

We are planning the spring wood firing for the week of April 16th. We will prep and load the 17th - 19th and begin the firing sometime on the 19th. We are looking for a good 48 hour firing (+ or -) to be fired off on the evening of the 21st. It will be a combination of sophomore work (sculpture/design class) and continuing education student work.

Our anagama is one of only four operating wood burning kilns in central New York State. There may be a total of 12 in the entire state, so we are in exclusive company. Our design is unique for its hidden chamber between the main chamber and the stack. We are planning to experiment with a mid temperature clay in that chamber with the possible addition of some salt.

No, this image isn't from this winter!

If you are in the area the best day to stop by is the evening of April 21st as we fire the kiln off.  Quite a site!