Once we were satisfied with our creations, Mia asked us to set them aside as the next session will be for firing/glazing them.
According to Mia, Stoneware clay is fired two times; first at 900ºC so that the pots become porous (bisque ware) and ready for glazing. And the second is fired up to 1260ºC after all the pots are glazed.
A Gas Kiln —used to fire the stoneware we made
Some of Mia’s creations she made before…
Amazing right?
After our session, I went around and saw some of the other students trying out the “wheel”/Potter’s Wheel.
This I want to try!
Carving out some details
Clay Ave currently has two types of wheel…
Kick Wheel (manual)
Electric Wheel
Our group with the amazing Mia Casal (she’s the one in black!)
All in all it was a fun and messy afternoon! I learned a lot and was actually able to create something out of a chunk of clay!
So if you want to have a fun, creative afternoon (especially this summer time!) head on over to Clay Ave. Pottery Studio to learn and create a thing or two as you pinch your way to your own creation!
Clay Ave. is giving away 10% discount every month for old and new students! They offer one-day trial sessions but an appointment has to be made by sending an e-mail to clay.ave@gmail.com. Students are also required to come to the studio at least once a week to complete the four or eight sesions
