Firing the Electric Kiln
Workshop with Mark Saunders
START DATE
Sunday 12 February 2020
DURATION
Sunday 12 February and Sunday 19 February 2020
TIME
9.30am–1.30pm
WHERE
CLASS SIZE
Max 8 students
PRICE
$160
Adults
Dates and duration
This course is run over two Sunday mornings.
Suitable for
Intermediate to experienced potters.
The Workshop includes
This course is a complete introduction to firing the electric kiln – packing, firing, maintenance and safety.
You will receive a CPS Kiln licence at the successful completion of this course.
What you will learn
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The kiln – What it does, how it works, how it is constructed
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Packing for a bisque firing
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Packing for a glaze firing
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Firing temperatures – different clay bodies
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What happens to clay in the firing
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What happens to glaze in the firing
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The use of pyrometric cones
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Firing with and without a (Harco) controller
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Care and maintenance of the kiln and furniture
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Programming the Harco controller
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Firing
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Safety.
About the convenor
Mark etc
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Address
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Canberra Australia.
Phone
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Class Enquiries
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