Steve Davis on Kazegama

January 18, 2012 - March 4, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
University Park Campus
Watt Hall, Ground Floor
Galen Ceramics Studio, Room 107

Lecture: Wednesday, January 18th, 9 am and 2 pm

Workshop & Firing: “Kazegama: An Alternative to Woodfiring,” Saturday, March 3rd, 9 am–6 pm

Kiln will be unloaded: Sunday, March 4th, 9–11 am  

Wednesday’s lectures will cover the development of the “Kazegama” and preparations for the production and firing of students’ ceramic works. Steve Davis will discuss a brief history of Japanese woodfired ceramics, its influence on American Ceramics, and the development of an alternative kiln (the Kazegama) that produces results similar to Japanese woodfired ceramics.

On the day of the workshop, students will be involved in the loading and firing of the kiln. During the firing of the kiln, Steve will share his approach towards clay and aesthetics through demonstrations.

For additional information, go to kazegamas.com.