Intro to Electric Kilns
A beginners guide to firing at home. May 21st, 5:30-6:30pm.
Service Description
Curious (or maybe nervous!) about firing your own kiln at home? This class is for you! This class is open to all community members and home potters, not just Kilnfolk members and students. Designed specifically for beginner potters, or potters looking to establish a home studio, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of safely and successfully firing your electric kiln — no matter the brand. We'll cover how kilns work, firing schedules, how to load your kiln, safety must-knows, and troubleshooting common issues. Bring your questions, your notebook, and your curiosity! This class is all about building your confidence and setting you up for success as a home potter. This class is focused on clay firing and not glass, although questions are welcome. Our goal for you is to come away from this class with an understanding of how electric kilns work, knowledge of how to load and fire a kiln safely, an increased confidence in troubleshooting common issues, and a good idea of your next steps & clear resources for firing at home. Your instructor, Frank Eager, is an experienced ceramic artist and former high school teacher who spent many years of his career dedicated to nurturing creativity in his students. He has recently relocated to Vancouver, and continues creating & educating in his home studio and collaborating with other artists in the area. He is working with Skutt Kilns on their Kids Need Clay project to continue inspiring educators and students. Find him on Instagram to see more of his work @claygod Workshop Details: -Date & Time: Wednesday May 21st, 5:30-6:30pm -Location: Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 Metered street parking downtown, or secure parking is available right down the street in the Lot #18 Park 'n Go Vancouver Center Garage. Street parking is free after 6pm! -Price: $40 per person -What's Included: 1 hour instructional class on electric kiln operation. There will be some hands-on aspects of this class as well. -Attire: Dress comfortably and bring your own apron if desired. Please read below for our cancellation policy and disclaimer, and be sure to read our terms & conditions at checkout.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund or free rescheduling, you must notify us 7 days before your scheduled class/activity. Within 7 days of your class there is no refund but you can choose to reschedule within the first five days of that week prior to your class and must pay 20% of the class price to reschedule. There will be NO reschedule/cancellation for any reason within 48 hours of the class, and no refund will be offered. Any refund offered will be subject to a 4% processing fee. We have this policy in place to protect our employees and artists who are booked specifically for this event, and also other customers who might have had a chance to book if the seat was available. Please understand we are a small service based business and lots of planning and supplies go into making these classes possible. Please be aware this is one of the most generous cancellation and rescheduling policies in our industry, and please don't give our staff a hard time for adhering to it- they are just doing their job. Thank you for understanding! DISCLAIMER: No guarantee is offered, explicit or implied, regarding the quality or serviceability of fired work. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the best possible outcome for every firing. Use of the studio indicates you agree that you will not hold the studio, its volunteers, or any other person associated with the studio responsible for work that is damaged or defective in any way while in the studio at any stage of the process. Please note that all class pieces need to be picked up within 3 months of the class date. It takes an average of 3-4 weeks for pieces to move through the finishing & kiln firing process. You will be notified via email when your piece is ready to be picked up. If you don't hear from us, please give us a call to verify the status of your piece before coming in. After 3 months, pieces will be donated to make room on the studio shelves. While working with clay is relatively safe, there are hazards and risks. These risks include the possibility of injuries or illness related to the use of the studio, materials, or equipment. Use of the studio indicates you agree that you have been informed of the risks and have signed the Kilnfolk waiver.
Contact Details
+13609001731
hello@kilnfolkclay.com
Attention Students!
If you are signing up for a multi-week or workshop that includes open studio time please click below to create an account on our website. Be sure to use the email that you used to book your class. You then will be able to access the Open Studio Sign Up Page under Memberships. Each open studio session is just a start time and is good for up to 3 hours. Open studio time must be used in one day and cannot be split between multiple days. Multi-Week open studio sessions do not roll over and must be used in the week they are allotted.