Amelia

@Rae Reich interesting-so it’s basically a low outdoor shower setup?

Thanks so much @Callie Beller Diesel! So much helpful info!

@LeeUyou are very right. The frugal “I can make it work…!” part of my brain comes out sometimes…but yeah, a production studio needs water.

Oh good point @Mark C.! Definitely going to look into all options.

Thank you @Kelly in AK!!!

@Callie Beller Dieselit definitely feels like 6 in 1, half a dozen in the other…I am thinking the office area would be comfortably warm if the kiln were firing in the other room since I do like the idea of having it in the same room as the wheel. But I guess worst case…I choose a place now, and down the road could always decide to move it if it really is not working. It may be wise to get another heater in the office area anyways.

@Rae Reich ooooo interesting idea on the drywall- sounds like a big project…but it definitely may be worth considering! Esp for extra insulation. Also good point on heater dispersal. And thanks! After 15 years dedicated to the craft I am really grateful to have an *above ground* and out of the house space that feels so promising!!!

@Mark C. thank you for the extra info on the lighting and the kiln- I’m liking that spot right inside the sliding door. And yes, although unfortunate, I think painting white will be very welcomed come February… My work is wheel throwing/production now- not much surface design/hand building beyond handles on mugs and some other joining of parts. Small chance I may dabble with slipcasting in the future…but not for now.

@Hulkthank you!!! Great to know the temp is adjustable on those!

@gracklethanks! Yes I was thinking the same thing. Definitely on the fence about which will make more sense (for ventilation and overall flow of the space). Luckily with everything else besides the kiln I can move around to get right as I find what works!

@Callie Beller Dieselamazing tips! Definitely will be installing more lighting (I’ve heard fluorescent is best??) and was considering painting the wood white to make it brighter and less…woody. Glad to know you had a positive experience with that. Also didn’t put tables/shelves on my map but figured having them on wheels I could see what works best. Love the idea for the wheel area, and desk/packing orientation in that corner (never would have thought of that!). Great tips on the rugs and methods for keeping clay downstairs. the kiln location idea is good! I like the thought of minimizing traveling distance- my only hesitation is the kiln being so close to the wheel…wondering if I would like it in the other room as some folks have suggested. But I do like your idea for it- and the ability to do shipping/other organizational work when the other room is too hot to work in with the kiln going. thank you!!!!

@Mark C.thank you so much! Great tips and points to consider. Any tips on venting the kiln of its in the center of an indoor space?? Perhaps could also go in front of garage door 1 and be vented in between the two doors. Kinda awkward, but would be out of the way of my husband going up the stairs…

We are moving and I finally have a outbuilding fit for a studio! It is heated and has electric (need to put in 240 plug). I need some advice on where to put the kiln and any other suggestions on the overall studio flow. No water…considering getting that put in- please share your experiences with that/if you’re glad you did/etc. I am a full time potter- make roughly about 2000 pots a year. Midrange dinnerware. Have taken some time off for maternity leave but will be getting back to it soon-ish. My old basement studio worked well for the last 5 yrs, but very grateful to be above ground again! You can see the space is divided into two- with a thick sliding door in between. Thinking the right will be for clay work/kiln and the left will be shipping/packing/desk/ maybeeee glazing too?? Upstairs will be my husbands music studio. The right side of the garage is about 380 sq ft. Located in Vermont- so cold winters! how would you set this space up!? Mostly stumped on kiln and wheel location in regards to the garage doors (kiln closer to let heat out when firing or wheel closer to be by fresh air when it’s open??)