I've been looking for a soda firing workshop or kiln near me in NY

[nancylee]

Good morning,

I've been looking to find a soda firing workshop or kiln open to outsiders within driving distance of NY. I do have a teacher who does soda firing, but I like the look of Caroline Currier's work and I don't know anyone who does that, as I'm told that amount of soda is tough on the kiln. Alternatively, if anyone knows how to make that kind of kiln, I would love to collaborate on building one, and then open it up to the community who may be interested. 

Thanks for any information,

Nancy

[Sorcery]

I only know of a Salt Firing that Simon goes to in PA. 

Sorce

[redbourn]

You might try Alison Palmer Studios in Kent, CT.

[saltedfire]

Most gas kilns will soda fire once you adjust the vents / flue.  I have a wood train kiln that I'm able to salt fire.  The down side is that the salt eats the bricks.

Every kiln takes a different amount of salt to get a good coating.  Once you get used to the kiln just about all the loads will take the same amount of salt.

 

[nancylee]

22 hours ago, redbourn said:

You might try Alison Palmer Studios in Kent, CT.

Hi,

I actually fire stuff with Alison!! She is amazing. But her kiln doesn't do the heavy soda that I really love and am trying to learn.

Thank you,

Nancy

[akilspots]

they do a salt firing workshop at Munson Williams Proctor in Utica NY a few times a year. I've done the wood firing workshop there it's a great place.

https://register.mwpai.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=203WK104-7