WaltC Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hi: I just finished a three week course for ceramic sculpting in Chicago. I'm back in L.A. and would like to start sculpting with these new basic skills. What I'd like to find out (and I posted on here because I didn't see anything that looked like general info) is to rent space in a kiln to fire my pieces. I live in West Los Angeles and looked for a community kiln that might offer this but haven't found anything as of yet. Any help in directing me to someone who does this would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I'll ask my friend who lives in that area if he knows of anything close to you. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantay Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 You could see if the local ceramic supply store has a bulletin board to post a query on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolieo Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hi I just googled and came up with a list. First one I clicked - ball clay studio , has lessons and membership at different levels. Before you start sculpting, be forewarned, most studios need you to use their clay so that they are sure of what you are firing. Jolie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I heard back from my friend he mentioned a studio called Bitter Root and one in Pasadena called Xiem Cay Center. The one he belongs to if for HIV positive people who are doing well. Hope this helps. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltC Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thank you so much your input / feedback. From what I've learned the businesses that have kilns require you to take their classes. I understand this but am looking for a co-op type arrangement where everyone contributes to operating expenses and use of space , kiln etc. This would be unlikely though. There might be private parties that rent space in their kilns. That would also be a great option. I'm open to suggestions regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 The co-op may be hard to find, the one for HIV positive potters is a co-op so that type of arrangement is out there. You might have to buy a small kiln that works with 110 wiring and use low fire sculpture clay. You have to start some where and sculpture has a lot fewer tools than throwing unless your working big. My first studio area was a small kiln, desk and lamp in the garage. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mregecko Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Honestly, I found a bunch of places in LA that rent studio access with the use of kilns to (paying) members, without the need of classes... I just googled it. Try Echo Ceramics and The Clayhouse to start. They can probably direct you to other similar places if they don't work out for any reason (price, location, etc). Also, I'm up in San Francisco, but that's the kind of situation I have right now and it's great, and I feel like it's becoming more common in urban areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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