Assorted Pieces, Pit-fired

2024

After experiencing the incredible power and beauty of a wood-fired kiln at the Cider Creek Collective in Albion, CA, I was eager to take part in a local pitfiring. Like the larger and longer wood-fires, the community aspect of a pit firing is really a beautiful thing to take part in. Ideally, everyone helps to build and maintain the fire, and then shares in the joy of the results.

Bisqued pieces are treated with a variety of oxide washes applied to the surface before entering the nest of paper and sawdust, resulting in a beautiful display of textures.