Manual Electric Kiln Firing Workshop

You bought a used manual kiln, it's wired and ready to fire ... now what? .... This workshop will teach you how to:

Prepare your kiln shelves. Make and apply kiln wash, including kiln wash recipe. 

Load and unload a bisque firing. Load and unload a glaze firing.

Use the kiln setter.

Use a pyrometer to monitor firing.

Make and use cone packs. Understand and use the Orton cone temperature chart.

Use correct firing and cooling schedules.

Do post-firing shelf maintenance, safely removing glaze drips by grinding or chisel.

Review and discuss safety, including kiln location, gloves and safety glasses, and firing eye protection.

Two Session Workshop 2024

Saturday June 22       9:30 - 12:30  Bisque loading and firing

Saturday July 20         9:30 - 12:30  Glaze loading and firing

Workshop Fee $195.00 plus $25.35 HST  Total for the two days $220.35

Space limited; contact Michael for space availability. mc@michaelcollins.ca

Bring your operating manual (if you have it) and photo of your kiln switches and setter.