Introduction to Kiln Firing — 2 Part Training Session

PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE BOOKING A TWO PART COURSE:

Session 1: Online
Monday 5th January 2026, 19:00 - 21.00
Venue: Google Meet
Meeting link details will be sent out to your before the event via email.

Session 2: Practical
Wednesday 7th January 2026, 20:00 - 21:30
Venue: Colchester Makerspace

YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE BOTH ELEMENTS TO BE GRANTED SELF SERVE ACCESS TO USE OUR KILNS.

This is short course will introduce you to the technical aspects of firing ceramics in an electrical kiln. Including:

• How a kiln works - what you need to know, variations in control systems
• Packing a kiln - including shelf prep and maintenance
• Designing your firing program/cycle
• What happens in a kiln to your work.- troubleshooting issues
• Maintenance and safety - a chance to ask questions about specific firing issues

This course will suit both beginners and more experienced makers who want to know more about firings and kiln use.

Registered Members: Claim 50% discount on non-member price by entering registered email address in the PROMO CODE box at check-out.

About the Artist leading The Session: Led by Peter Jones, a ceramic artist who has run his own studio for over 26 years. He has exhibited widely and is currently an associate artist for the British ceramics biennial, and consults and assist on many technical aspects of ceramics for artists and organisations. He was senior technician at Colchester Art school and regularly taught on the 3D Design and Craft Degree.

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