Alternative Firing Workshop with Scott Stockdale

This 2-Day workshop is intended for ceramicists who have limited to no previous knowledge of Alternative

Firing techniques or those who would like a fresh perspective on these methods.

The workshop will start with a brief demonstration on how I mix, apply, and burnish with Terra Sigillata.

This workshop will cover my firing techniques which include, Saggar firing and Raku firing using soluble

metal salts and a combination of these methods. Saggar creates a localized reduction atmosphere that

concentrates the effects of salts, metal oxides and organic materials on the surface of the ware.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own organic materials to use and experiment with.

Participants will not be making any work and each participant would ideally bring suitable bisque pieces -

either sculptural or vessel forms. Information on this will be provided after booking. The focus will be on

decorating and firing techniques. It is anticipated that each participant will take home around 6 finished

pieces. Most pieces should be of 'modest' size (no taller than 8 inches).