The Willow Kiln was first fired 10th - 16th August 2015
The Brick Kiln was first fired 14th - 24th January 2016
Both kilns require 24 hour attention during the firing period.
Our team and others were in charge of fuelling the fire in the belly of the kiln.
The brick kiln was especially challenging as those attending to it were required to endure temperatures of -6 C and bellow.
Loading up the kiln
From the mouth of the kiln, you can really appreciate its capacity.
Jim Keeling feeding the fire
Jim Keeling feeding the fire in the belly of the beast.
Dancing Flames
Sawdust or straw added during the firing process adds different effects to the pots.
Kaz monitoring the kiln
Kaz making sure the temperature doesn't rise above its optimum.
Pots before the firing
Our terracotta clay looks extremely different before firing