Service Description

Intermediate to Advanced Class: Saggar Fire Workshop Note: Unlike our other classes, due to the short session and specialty nature, the clay and firing fees are included in this workshop price. Embark on an enriching journey into the captivating world of low-fire alternative ceramics tailored for intermediate to advanced students. Saggar Firing is the method of creating confined atmospheres within a container or saggar. The saggar can be made out of anything depending on the type of firing from the traditional refractory clay to newspaper. Originally saggars were used to protect the finish from the debris flying around the firing chamber from the wood or coal fuel source.. Explore both hand-building and throwing methods, honing your skills and discovering unique surface effects to elevate your ceramic pieces. Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to refine your techniques in both hand-building and throwing, experimenting with texture, form, and surface decoration. Witness the magical transformation of pottery through specialized firing methods. This class meets for three (3) hours once a week for three (3) weeks. Clay and Firing Information As a proud distributor of Mammoth Clay, we are currently not allowing clay purchased outside of our studio into classes. Clay and tools will be available for purchase through our website ahead of class or at onsite at the studio. You are welcome to bring your own tools and use studio sets. Outside commercial glazed can be used after instructor approval, otherwise all glazes are made in house. Please note that this is an adult class, 18 and up. We will accept teen students 14-17 but they must be taking the class WITH a parent or legal guardian. Want more studio time? Open Studio Hours will be available for current students. Ask your instructor for information!