Firing Services

PLEASE NOTE: Between Nov. 16 and Dec. 15, 2024 we are closed for drop-in use and contract firing. Studio access is for Members and current Students only

Drop-Off/Pick-up 10am–5pm, 7 days a week

(No appointment required)

The Potters’ Studio has firing services for pottery that you've made at home, in a class or workshop, or somewhere else. We offer low-, mid- and high-fire services in our electric and cone 10 gas kilns on a contract basis. No reservations necessary – just bring in your work during regular daytime staff hours (7 days a week, 10 am – 5 pm). We charge by volume with a $20 minimum.

Current Members of The Potters’ Studio receive a significant discount on firing rates.

Students in all our classes receive a free firing allotment with their enrollment.

We are closed for contract firing on the following days: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and from December 24 through January 1.

Additionally, contract firing is not available mid-November through mid-December.

 

Electric Low-Fire/Bisque

The temperature is cone 05.

  • Atmosphere: Oxidation (vented)

  • Turn-around time: 7 days

  • Work must be completely dry

  • Glazed work must not have any glaze on the bottom.

  • Cost: $35.00 per cubic foot

Electric Mid-Fire

The temperature is cone 6.

  • Atmosphere: Oxidation (vented)

  • Turn-around time: 10 days

  • Glazed work must not have any glaze on the bottom. Our studio does not stock cone 5/6 glazes but we are happy to fire work that has your personal cone 5/6 glazes applied

  • Cost:

    • Active/monthly fee paying members: $20.25 per cubic foot

    • Contract firers: (Anyone who is not currently a member): $43.50 per cubic foot

Gas High-Fire

The temperature is cone 10.

  • Atmosphere: Medium reduction

  • Loading is on a rolling basis. Staff will let you know when you can pick up your work

  • Turn-around time: 14 days

  • Contract firers can access our cone 10 glazing area by purchasing a short pass. Glazes are included in the firing fee

  • Glazed work must not have any glaze on the bottom

  • Cost:

    • Active/monthly fee paying members: $28.05 per cubic foot; $23.10 per cubic foot if you use your personal glazes

    • Contract firers: (Anyone who is not currently a member): $63.00 per cubic foot using our studio glazes; $52.50 per cubic foot using your own cone 10 glazes

Payment is due at the time of drop off and there is a $20 minimum charge

Size is measured in cubic inches and calculated as width x length x height + 2”

Firing Service Disclosure Agreement

I understand that:

• If any pieces are damaged in the firing process I will not hold The Potters' Studio liable for more than the firing charges for the damaged pieces.
• I am responsible for clearly identifying my work
• I must photograph my work when dropping off
• If I don't pick up my work within 30 days of the date it has been fired, it will be discarded. I agree to pay for any damaged shelves and/or damage to the kiln caused by my work.