Upcoming Workshops
A Two Day Gas Kiln Firing Workshop!
Friday, May 4th & Saturday, May 5th
Cost: $125 +HST
Host Mike Doxey
Please register by emailing wendy@gloucesterpotteryschool.com or call 613-580-2763. Please mail cheque payable to “Gloucester Pottery School” to 245 Centrum Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1
The Gloucester Pottery School is excited to unveil their new Bailey Gas Kiln. The Gloucester Pottery School gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation for its integral part in purchasing this kiln. It is a Studio Deluxe model and is front loading with an 18 cubic feet capacity and oxy probe. The kiln is the only one accessible to members and students in the Ottawa area.
This is a workshop on gas firing for those potters who may wish to use the kiln in the future and become proficient in helping to fire the kiln.
Day 1- Friday May 4th- 6:00pm - 9:00pm:
Client to bring:
• 2-3 bisque pieces - cone 6 clay
• Glazes provided
• Snack and clip board with paper
Instruction:
• Lecture on gas firing
• Glazing pots
• Stacking &Starting kiln-step by step instruction
Day 2 - Saturday May 5th - 9:30am - 7:00pm:
Client to bring:
• Lunch and snack
Instruction:
• Continuing the process of firing kiln up to temperature
• Introducing and discussing reduction cycles – step by step instruction
• Wheel demonstration – large pots
Mike Doxey
Our host Michael Doxey has been potting for 20 years, starting as a young boy under the tutelage of Marty Gross, graduating from O.C.A.D. and working in his own studio, Banished Moon Pottery, for 18 years. Over this time, He has designed and built five kilns, including his latest bourry-box wood kiln at his studio and home in Portland and has investigated a variety of firing techniques, including cone six reduction with ash-based glazes and wood-soda firing. Michael has work on permanent display in Japan, and has won numerous awards for his pottery and sculpture. He has an equally strong technical background, as a licensed gas technician and is currently working in the solar industry when not potting.
