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pit fr workshop

updated fri 7 may 99

 

Mark Burleson on thu 6 may 99

Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts in Asheville, NC will host the
following workshops this summer. For more information, please re to
odyssey@interpath.com or phone 828.285.0210.

Workshop Description:
Instruction in the fundamentals of the pit firing process, combined with
a number of surface coloration and wheel throwing techniques will
provide students in this workshop with a strong foundation for
experimentation and self expression. Topics covered will include
burnishing, making and applying terra sigillata, sawdust and salt pit
firing and other techniques and helpful hints.