Sausages in Jars

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The Flying Pig Barbecue

The Flying Pig Barbecue, originally uploaded by jekemp.

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woodfired Ceramics

woodfired Ceramics, originally uploaded by jekemp.

Loading the Anagama

Loading the Anagama, originally uploaded by jekemp.

This was an experience that I will not soon forget...

Anagama Kiln Firing

This is what I will be doing this weekend.

Anagama Firing with Anne Rafferty

Firing October 29- 31, Unloading November 6

Everyone is invited to join in the firing of our wonderful anagama kiln. Bring cone 10 bisque pots, and glaze with our glazes, or bring your own cone 10 glazes to share. Loading begins early on Friday morning, stoking begins late Friday night and continues until Sunday morning. Participants will sign up for four hour shifts to stoke the kiln. The kiln will be unloaded the following Saturday, November 6. Bring protective clothing (long sleeves, no synthetic fibers- they are flammable) and work gloves. Trucks and chainsaws are always needed, too!

The firing fee is one cent per cubic inch. Participants are welcome to camp on the lawn. Food is potluck style- bring something you can share. Everyone is expected to pitch in! Please RSVP to hold your place in the firing.

Piedmont

Piedmont, originally uploaded by jekemp.

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urinal

urinal, originally uploaded by jekemp.

Potters hands

Potters hands, originally uploaded by jekemp.

I found this interesting article online today that discusses art & ceramic design influences in coffeebars of London in the fifties:

http://www.uwic.ac.uk/ICRC/issue006/articles/02.htm