Tea Ceremony
https://youtu.be/C4RuwFpteVs
Wood Firing
Mexican Potters
Mexican pottery is mostly in one of the three styles pictured.
Amazing Skill and Technique
note the painting 2/3 of the way through
UK Potters
https://youtu.be/Jox9gMLEQ5Ehttps://youtu.be/GRUsk1Gczechttps://youtu.be/lpy0VGotXdUhttps://youtu.be/yVglMHd0_YMhttps://youtu.be/E2IiAGBOcSUhttps://youtu.be/P7WsFXXY7_Q Attachments
South American Potters
American Potters
Historical Footage
Native American Potters
https://youtu.be/MKVtuAGrtR4 note PUKI
African Potters
Asian Potters
Indian Potters
https://youtu.be/zoT1ppXBYa4
Pottery Process
https://youtu.be/KFOotlIz9xs https://youtu.be/XCcQGrLUOis
Philosophical Musings of Potters
Think about life, process, fulfillment and how it all fits together. https://youtu.be/QLYivjLbWxg https://youtu.be/tJUYd07ggt0
Parking Permits and Street Cleaning Issues
Parking issues during classes at Fireborn Street cleaning Permit areas Free parking Note: There are some blocks where a permit is not required, others where it is required. There are some blocks where streets are cleaned and other streets that are never cleaned. Look for signage or the absence of signage. The city’s policies are random. Also they often […]
Teapots and tea ware
Tea and tea ware has a long and venerable history. Asians have been growing and enjoying tea for centuries and using it for medicinal, ceremonial, and social purposes. When Marco Polo brought tea to the West, it was like gold. Tea and tea ware were imported and prized. By the 18th century “tea time” in […]
Ending Your Term
Please decide whether or not you want to renew well before your term ends. If you want to continue, then please commit as soon as possible by making a deposit online. This will hold your space for you. There are several advantages to continuing. There is a $40 discount. If you take a break, you […]
Reading List
Reading List Clay and Glazes for the Potter by Daniel Rhodes This is my potters’ bible of technical information – a must read if you want to be a serious potter. If you have questions about clay and glazes, or just want to want to understand the chemical and physical side of pottery, read this book. […]
Shino Informaton
Shino ShinoCarbonTrapping1 ShinoCarbenTrapping2
Technical Information
About Clay: There are many kinds of clay, like earthenware, stoneware, and the most beautiful, porcelain. Porcelain is glassy and non-absorbent when fired to maturity. We use mostly porcelain clay, made from grolleg, imported from England. We fire to cone 11, which is about 2400 degrees Fahrenheit. Our pottery is as durable as restaurant ware! […]
Making Better Pots
Here are some helpful tips that will help you become a better potter.
About Fireborn’s Glazes and Firing Process
Learn about how we make pots at Fireborn.
Fireborn Studios Students’ Exhibition
Student Exhibition at Fireborn Studios This group exhibition features the work of 28 current and former students and instructors at Fireborn Studios. There are many incredible voices in this mix of talented potters. It was terrific.
