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Electric Kilns and Firing

All you need to know about getting the best out of your electric kiln, operating it safely, and maintaining it.
40 Students
Online
£130 pp
What happens in this class?

This course gives you all the information you need to select, maintain and fire an electric kiln in a safe and efficient way. It also goes over what happens to clays and glazes when they are fired, and the faults and problems that can arise.

The course is run over eight weekly sessions, 19:00 – 20:30, plus an additional discussion session at the end. All sessions are recorded and put onto the course web page so you can view them at other times, and the PDFs of the presentations are downloadable. Additional material, giving background info and greater depth…

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Things to remember

Joining instructions will be emailed to you shortly before the start of the course.

What you will learn
  • Identify and understand all the components found in an electric kiln and its controller
  • Know what to look for when buying a kiln, whether new or 2nd hand
  • Understand the mechanisms by which a kiln heats up, and how different materials used in kiln construction and in kiln furniture (shelves etc.) behave
What you will need
  • Just a computer or phone with an internet connection
FAQs
Can I ask questions?
Yes. You can ask questions during each session, and also email me with questions between each session or up to a month after the last session.
What if I miss a session?
All sessions are recorded and put onto the course page, so you can watch the recording.

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Age Requirement

16

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

I have been making pots for over 12 years, mostly decorative vessels but also purely functional pots and more sculptural pieces. Prior to ceramics, I worked in science and engineering, and have brought that technical and analytical approach over into my ceramics and teaching. I found that there were many potters looking for a stronger technical foundation to help master their craft, and my courses concentrate on providing this, rather than the creative or decorative aspects.

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