Smoke Fire Workshop with Ceramicist Paula Shalan

Register for the Workshop at www.nocopottersguild.org/workshops

Artist Talk and Presentation: May 23
Workshop Activities: May 24 & 25
Taught by nationally recognized ceramicist Paula Shalan, learn to build and fire a simple sawdust kiln. Dry Burnishing and the application and use of terra sigillata will be demonstrated. Use various resist techniques and materials, such as wax, clay slip, and aluminum foil, to “paint” surface designs with smoke and fire. Three distinct firing methods will occur: a 24 hour slow burning sawdust fire for smoked atmospheric magic; a 5 minute “paint with fire” process using various resists; a foil saggar, to capture a consistent gray and black undertone to contrast with colorful surface work.

Host or Publisher Northern Colorado Potters' Guild & Studio