Joe Finch Woodfiring Kiln Workshop at the Box Moor Trust - Hemel Hempstead

Voluntary help required in the first instance:

Saturday 2nd April 10am - 2pm
Saturday   9th April 10am - 2pm
Saturday 16th April 10am - 2pm
Saturday 23rd April 10am - 2pm

It may become apparent that some further dates will be needed. I am waiting for confirmation of dates for the use of the college van, this will be used to collect the bricks, the fencing and other materials.

Jobs include:

Collecting materials
Clearing and leveling the site and laying the kiln base
Moving the bricks
Building the kiln shed and fence
Preparing the wood
Mixing glazes

Schedule for the workshop is as follows:

Build and pack: Friday 29th April
Fire: Saturday 30th April
Opening: Sunday 1st May


The esstimated cost has to be £100, helpers will have a discount and be required to pay £80

This cost includes:
Taking part in the build with an internationally reknowned kiln builder
Firing 3-5 pots depending on size and number of participants (you could prepare more of varying size)
Slip and Bisque firing pots at West Herts College if required
Glazes
A buffet lunch provided by The 3 Horseshoes at Winkwell
Tea and coffee

Remember this will be an earthenware firing

Please contact Danielle if you want to attend the workshop and/or volunteer to participate in the preparation.

 

 

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