This workshop has sold out. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, please contact Faith Houy. If not, consider registering for another Summer Arts Workshop.
This workshop has sold out. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, please contact Faith Houy. If not, consider registering for another Summer Arts Workshop.
July 6 to 17, 2026
Explore the elemental beauty of wood firing in this two-week intensive led by master potter Jack Troy. Participants will fire in two distinct wood kilns, learning through hands-on practice, demonstrations, and discussions of firing history and aesthetics. The workshop begins with forming and glazing sessions, followed by the loading and firing of both train and cross-draft kilns. Expect to dive deep into shino glazes, natural ash surfaces, and the alchemy of flame. Prior experience with clay forming is recommended; curiosity and stamina are essential.
Intermediate
Jack Troy, a seminal figure in American ceramics, taught for nearly four decades at Juniata College in Pennsylvania, where he established the ceramics program. A prolific artist, writer, and educator, Jack has led more than 270 workshops worldwide and is known for his deep understanding of wood firing traditions and his poetic approach to clay.
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