Soda Firing Workshop - Intermediate Level
| Dates: | January 10 - March 3, 2027 |
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| Meets: | See Description |
| Location: | 25 Sagamore Road Commons |
| Cost: | $205.00 |
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This workshop is open to students who have previously fired at the WCC and are experienced in forming, glazing, and preparing ware for the soda kiln. They should also be enrolled in another class or have a workspace at home, as storage shelves are not assigned until 2 weeks before kiln loading, for glazed and wadded ware. All students must work with clay bodies purchased through the WCC, and must be available for all dates listed below. The workshop is limited to 8 participants, with ~2 cu/ft of stacking space each.
Meeting 1 Online: Sunday, January 10, 6 to 8 pm via Zoom. Schedule and firing plan.
In-Person Meetings
Meeting 2: Sunday, February 28th, Noon to 4 pm. Kiln Loading and preheat.
Meeting 3: Monday, March 1st, 5 to 8 pm. Add Soda, draw rings, fire off kiln.
Meeting 4: Wednesday, March 3rd, 6 to 9 pm. Unload kiln, clean up kiln, and critique ware.
| Fee: | $205.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Student Fee | $ 195.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Studio Fee | $ 10.00 |
25 Sagamore Road Commons
Tom O'Malley
Tom O'Malley began studying ceramics in high school and received his BFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1985. He received his MFA, with honors, from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1994. O'Malley has exhibited nationally and internationally, winning numerous awards. He received an LCC Grant in 1998 and his pottery was the recipient of the People's Choice Award at the 2002 Strictly Functional Pottery National.
His work has appeared in a number of publications, including Lark Books 500 Tiles, and is slated to appear in the forthcoming publication 21st Century Ceramics. He has taught at RISD, Rhode Island College, Becker College, Worcester State University and the Worcester Center for Crafts, and has presented a variety of workshops and lectures throughout New England. He has been a board member of The Studio Potter since 2005 and currently is the Studio Liaison and Program Director of the Worcester Center for Crafts.
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| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2027 | Sunday | 6 PM to 8 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Commons |
| 01/17/2027 | Sunday | 6 PM to 8 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Commons |
| 01/24/2027 | Sunday | 6 PM to 8 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Commons |
| 01/31/2027 | Sunday | 6 PM to 8 PM | 25 Sagamore Road Commons |