CERAMICS WORKSHOP WEEK 1: Salt Kiln Building
A team oriented, hands-on workshop that leads participants through the design and construction of a 44 cubic foot salt kiln. Over five days of building, participants learn the fundamentals of kiln design as applied to all gas kilns, burner design and function, purpose and use for each brick type, and bricklaying techniques. Discussions of kiln design and enhancing atmospheric firing techniques are included in this rare opportunity to be a part of a kiln build on the Munson-Williams and PrattMWP campus. Participants walk away from this workshop with the functional knowledge and blueprints necessary to build their own kiln.
INSTRUCTORS:
Veronica Byun | MWPAI Coordinator + Instructor of Ceramics | veronicabyun.com
Ron Miller | MWPAI Ceramics Instructor
JUNE 6 - 10
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8 AM - 5 PM Daily
Tuition: $500
Optional Housing Available
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING: Optional on-campus housing is available. Please review costs, policies, what is and is not included on the housing pages. Single bedrooms, shared bathroom and common area within a suite are available for a flat fee.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING: Other housing options include local campsites, AirBnB rentals, and local bed & breakfast establishments. Transportation during the workshop is the responsibility of the participant.
Housing Purchase deadline: June 1, 2022
MEALS: Water and some snacks are provided in the studios however generally food is not covered by workshop or housing tuition. Please plan and budget accordingly for your meals. If you purchase on-campus housing, you will have access to a kitchenette with prep areas, refrigerator, and sink however no oven or stove. Please see specifics for housing in What to Bring & What Not To. A charcoal grill is available outside of the ceramics studios for individual or group use.
PROOF OF VACCINATION: Registering for the 2022 Ceramics Workshops requires all participants and staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Participants must provide proof of receiving either vaccine at least 10 days prior to arrival on campus for residence hall move-in or first day of workshop programming. All policies and procedures are subject to change before and during the program. Any new or updated policies and procedures will be communicated via email to all registered parties.
Apply to be a Workshop Assistant: Attendees may apply to be a Ceramics Workshop Assistant (WA) during this workshop. Workshop Assistants are awarded financial aid to cover a portion of the workshop and housing costs. Total funds available vary. Final scholarship amount will be confirmed upon selection. The Workshop Assistant (WA) is a paraprofessional member of the Residence Life Office and Ceramics Staff. The WA may be directly responsible for implementing policies as trained by student life, campus safety, and ceramics workshop instructors in addition to workshop participation.
