All Bisque must be bone dry and made with commercial clays. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to fire wild or self-made clays.
We bisque fire at 1000 degrees. Other temperatures are possible for full kiln loads
Drop off by appointment during the hours below:
Tuesday: 12:00-16:00
Thursday: 12:00-16:00
Saturday/Sunday: 12:00-14:00
Pick up is during studio hours on completion.
Rates
*Minimum 5,00 euro/order
*5,00 euro/kilo
*Rounded up in 1/4 kilo increments
*No inclusions or solid forms
N.B. We reserve the right to refuse pieces that do not meet our criteria or that we deem unsafe.
Please note that you MUST know what clay your pieces are made of.
We glaze fire at 1220 degrees which is considered mid-range or cone 6. All pieces should use cone 5/6 glazes only.
All kilns have hotter or cooler areas so the actual temperature may vary between 1200-1240 depending on the density of the piece or where it is placed in the kiln.
Rates
*50 litre full kiln= 75 euro (incl. BTW)
*120 litre full kiln= 150 euro (incl. BTW)
*7,50 per kilo or litre whichever is higher
*Minimum 7,50 per order
No glazes or engobes containing lead or chrome oxide will be accepted.
We are happy to fire full kiln loads at other temperatures. Please visit us to discuss the possibilities or drop us a line to info@theceramiccentre.com
If you know what clay and glazes you have used please make notes for us. If you do not know then unfortunately we cannot accept your pieces without an in person discussion.
To make an appointment to discuss your project please write to info@theceramiccentre.com
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What Introduction to wood firing workshop
Where In the workshop and woodfired kiln of La Borneman pottery, in La Borne, France; a potters village known for its high fired woodfired ceramics.
Who Everybody who’s interested in high fired atmospheric firings/ceramics. There are 6 places available (participating in La Borne) or 4 places (participating in La Borne) and 4 half spaces (not participating in La Borne, just sending pieces with the participants)
When Possible dates:
Practicalities
Places:
The kiln has 6 places of 38x50xappr. 25 cm (LxBxH), or 4 full places and 4 half places. The height can be divided by kiln shelves.
Pieces:
The pieces can be thrown or sculpted of clay that can handle at least 1280 degrees Celsius, and need to be taken to La Borne bisque fired and glazed. The exterior of the pieces can be glazed by the provided glazes: 2 glossy (interior/exterior) and 1 matt (exterior only), the interior can be glazed with the glossy glazes or with a studio glaze good for cone 9 / 1280 degrees Celsius. It’s nice to keep parts of the pieces bare to see the effects of wood firing.
Program:
Thursday 9.00 – 22.00: Welcome, unpacking and wadding the pots at the kiln, loading the kiln. Preheating in the evening.
Friday 7.00 – 17.00: Firing the kiln to cone 9.
Saturday: Rest and looking around in La Borne.
Sunday 8.30 – 12.00: Unpacking the kiln and evaluation.
Tea, coffee, water and fruit juice included, no alcohol or meals. For safety and optimum results we don’t drink alcohol during the packing and firing of the kiln.
Price
Please fill out the form below to join our class waitlist. If a vacancy comes up we will contact you before the class.
