Location: Rat City Studios: 2410 SW 106th Street, Seattle, WA 98146

Upcoming Firings: June 14th, & August 2nd!

We have switched it up.
Glazing options have changed quite a bit.
Please read this page before registering. Refund Policy.

How Many Pots to Bring?

Participants may purchase space by “shares” or by a 1/2 cubic foot of space.
(Read about allotted kiln space)

PAID SHARE = $55 and is 1/2 cu ft of space + two hours of glazing time at RCS. This does not include instruction. Please watch the presentation on Clay Q&A before you come to glaze.

HELPER SHARE = Participants who commit to help with loading/ cleaning or unloading/ cleaning will get one share in the kiln as a bonus for the extra investment. This is something new we are trying. Helper shares will be offered on a first-come, first-offered basis. If you are interested please fill out this form. (more information)

Before the Workshop

• Join Clay Q&A: (online app/ platform).
  Clay Q&A is our online information-sharing platform.
  Watch the recorded image presentation to prepare to glaze
  This platform is available for people, even if you are not in the workshop

• Schedule glazing hours
  Participants receive 2 hours of time to glaze and wadd your pots at RCS with each 1/2 cu ft of space purchased. You are also welcome to wax, glaze, or prepare at home.

• Measure upon arrival at RCS
  Please fill the space your reserve! No more no less. If you bring extra, please be ready to purchase more space in the kiln if it is available. There are NO refunds if you do not bring the amount of pots you commit to bring.

Glazing without instruction

Please watch the recorded presentation before coming to glaze and wadd your ceramics.
This option is for people who have participated in at least two firings and can operate in the studio without help.

Book your glazing time using our scheduler between Saturday-Wednesday, April 13th-25th during regular RCS studio hours (9am-9pm). You will be using the studio along with regular RCS Members who have regular access. All your pots must be glazed and wadded by 7pm April 25th.

Guided Glazing

Please watch the recorded presentation before coming to glaze and wadd your ceramics.
RCS has a great assortment of glazes, two flashing slips, colorant washes (iron, rutile, copper, cobalt) & wax resist for you to use. The presentation has lots of info on these. Glaze during times when a facilitator can answer questions about your pots.

Options are Monday, April 22nd 10am-2pm, Thursday, April 25th 4-7pm, and April 26th 11am-6pm.
All your pots must be glazed and wadded by 7pm April 26th.

RCS will supply:

• recorded presentation

• glazes, flashing slip, washes, wax resist

• wadding and glue

• kiln wash, kiln, and kiln-firing over a full night and day

• shelf cleaning tools

• shared results on clean-up day

• webpage with results for future access

What to Bring:

• Sketchbook or note-taking supplies

• Brushes, glazing tools, sponges, brushes, banding wheel

• Bisqueware: Allotted Pots, no larger than 15” in any direction.
  Make sure your artwork is ready to glaze or partially glazed.

• Packing materials to bring your finished artwork home

• Bring a mask to help clean the shelves on the last day

• Optional* Glazes, Underglazes for personal use

Saturday, April 27th

Loading Day! Deb will load the soda kiln with two people from 9am-12pm with two helpers (designated ahead of time via the form at the top of this page).

Sunday, April 28th

In the morning we will be near body reduction. This is just an estimate and will be revealed as we fire. The beginning of the firing is slow and participants are invited to be at the studio beginning at 12noon. The soda solution is added to the kiln at peak temperature (hopefully around 2pm > but this is TBD).

Firing the kiln:
Firing the kiln will take 12+ hours. It is checked every 30-60 minutes. The results will be logged online so you can follow along if you’d like to.

Introducing the Soda Solution:
To participate this portion of the workshop, you must wear long, non-flammable pants (blue jeans), closed-toed shoes (preferably a boot), and your hair up and back. You will be around extreme heat. You will consistently be taking off and putting on gloves.

Pickup: Saturday May 4th

Unloading and cleaning up:
Deb & two helpers will unload the kiln and place all the work on tables. The workshop participants are welcome to come see all the work at 12noon.

We ask participants to leave all the work on the tables until 12:30pm so that people can get a look at what the group accomplished.

At 12:30 (as a group) we will each pick 2-3 items and share the steps we took while making & glazing the pot. We will do this standing or sitting in a circle around the pots.

Be sure to bring plenty of packing material, as well as, boxes and/or totes to nest your finished pieces into after share time. And now, The workshop is complete!