New 2025 Saggar Firing Workshops
Exploration in Saggar Firing
Immerse yourself into the world of extraordinarily beautiful firing techniques in our Saggar Firing Workshops!
This workshop invites you to explore the fascinating process of firing ceramics within sealed vessels (saggars), where organic matter pickled in material salts create mesmerizing patterns and hues. Led by saggar firing expert Tim Scull and his crew, this workshop promises a journey of explosive discovery and creativity backed by thirty years of experience.
In this 2.5-day workshop, we will cover two varieties of Saggar firing in our new kiln. First; your work, wrapped inside aluminum foil as a saggar, will be fired in an oxidation atmosphere. Second, we will fire in reduction using Clam Shell-style saggars, which involves placing wares in large covered containers full of pickled organic mater. Both techniques produce wonderful patterns full of color.
Each participant may bring up to four cubic feet of volume of work, preferably burnished or polished with Terra Sig. Pieces may be hand built or wheel thrown. We recommend using a smooth white high-fire stoneware for all pieces. It is best not to use a clay with grog or earthenware. CCW has a variety of clays for sale that would be recommended.
Participants will receive a detailed PDF guide with further instruction prior to the workshop.
Skill Level: Advanced beginners and above
April 11-13
Option 1
April 11 & 12: 9:00am - 2:00pm
April 13: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
$480
June 27-29
Option 2
June 27 & 28: 9:00am - 2:00pm
June 29: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
$480
July 18-20
Option 3
July 18 & 19: 9:00am - 2:00pm
July 20: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
$480
September 5-7
Option 4
Sept. 5 & 6: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Sept 7: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
$480
Photos from past workshops
Cancellation Policy:
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There will be no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of any workshop or class start date.
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Cancellations before 30 days will be refunded only by credit to another workshop or class.
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That credit needs to be redeemed within one year. $100 will be deducted for all credit refunds for administrative costs.
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Credit refund is not transferable to a third party.
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In the case that CCW cancels a workshop or class term, a full refund will be provided.