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get fired up: a tom coleman and paul geil kiln firing workshop

updated sun 18 jul 10

 

Fabienne McMillan on sat 17 jul 10


FYI:

more info @ http://www.finelineca.org/classes/gawclasses.html#310150010

Instructor: Tom Coleman

The Fine Line is hosting a Geil Kilns 3-day workshop covering Coleman =3D20=
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a Geil Downdraft Kiln and use of kiln controllers as well as throwing =3D20=
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demonstrations by Tom Coleman.

Day one includes: Discussion of glaze types (copper reds, celedons, =3D20
and shinos), glaze application techniques and spray booth, basic =3D20
combustion and firing theory and the kiln will be loaded. Day two =3D20
includes: Firing/kiln theory, kiln operation and controllers, =3D20
demonstration of techniques for throwing porcelain. Day three =3D20
includes: Unloading the kiln, discussion and critique of glaze results.

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Tom Coleman. You have seen the pictures in the magazines, now come and =3D2=
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learn how to get those copper red results you have been waiting for. =3D20
Space is very limited - reserve your space now!

Location: Kavanagh Building Pottery Studio

Days: Thursday - Saturday: July 22 - 24, 2010; 9 AM - 4 PM




Fabienne

"We never touch people so lightly that we do not leave a trace." ~ =3D20
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