Pit Fire Workshop

By Sam Robinson

March 6, 13 & 14

Learn theory and techniques of Pit Fired ceramics with organic and recycled items. Instructor Sam Robinson shares her expertise in Pit Firing using found items and natural materials in the process.

$75.00 Tuition Includes:

6 pounds of clay
instruction in constructing the pit and creating appropriate pieces for pit firing
participation in construction of the pit
ride sharing between Hilo and the pit site on 2/13

March 6, 2010 — 9:00am — 12:00pm — Instruction and Building

Create piece at High Fire Hawaii Gallery in Hilo. Instruction covers handbuilding techniques and methods of producing pieces suitable for achieving the best results in a pit fire.

March 13, 2010 — 9:00am — 4:00pm — Pit Fire

Meet at our High Fire Hawaii Studio @ 9:00am and travel to the pit site near Pepe’ekeo. Location and construction of the pit, placement of pieces, firing materials, stoking and firing to achieve the best results will be demonstrated and discussed.

March 14, 2010 — 2:00pm — 3:00pm — Opening the Pit

This part is optional but encouraged. The fired pieces are removed from the pit to be shared and admired. If you can’t attend the opening you may pick up your pieces after Monday at High Fire Hawaii in Hilo.

Registration must be complete by Tuesday March 2nd

Coupons and Student Discounts do not apply to workshops