Get Lit! WoodFire Intensive

Some Like it Hot!

Upcoming Dates:

Labor Day Weekend Firing

Sept 4-7

Indigenous People’s Day Weekend Firing

Oct 10-12

Schedule

Friday - optional: come settle into the Wyldes of Walton, where our firing will take place. Drop off your pieces, maybe do some glazing, walk the 5 acres of trails (mucking boots recommended) and enjoy some time off grid in nature with others by the evening fire.

Saturday - 9am We’ll start glazing and loading the kiln, learn the art of the stack, brick up the door late afternoon, evening kiln warming and drying to prep for the following days firing.

Sunday - We’ll be starting early that morning with a slow warming of the kiln. Spend the day alternating between stoking opportunities, learning about the different stages of the firing process, and the tools we use to work with the kiln to control (hopefully) the firing cycle or take some time relaxing or enjoying the surrounding area. We anticipate around a 30-36 hr firing, so some lucky participants will get to helm the night shift firing at the kiln. Let us know if you want to be part of that.

Monday - We’ll continue the firing with the goal of wrapping by 2pm.

1 cu ft / $350

The Walton Woodfire kiln is an off grid firing experience, located in Walton, NY, 2.5 hours from the GWB. Camping is available at the kiln site or accommodations may be found nearby.

Work Exchange Opportunities available. We are actively building out the kilnstead site and could use extra hands, splitting wood, building sheds and picnic tables, the outdoor kitchen, shower, wood-fire sauna, and caring for the grounds. Email us to learn more.