235-Soda Kiln Firing

235-Soda Kiln Firing

Adult Workshop | This class is completed

2020 Burnt Mills Road Bedminster, NJ 07921 United States
Ceramics Studio
Adult-Intermediate to Advanced
4/21/2023-5/6/2023
10:00 AM-1:00 PM on Fri
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$150.00
$125.00
$40.00

235-Soda Kiln Firing

Adult Workshop | This class is completed

In this 4 day workshop, students will explore the making and firing of work for a soda kiln. We will discuss clay bodies, glaze application and loading techniques. Students will then fire a converted electric kiln with soda and wood. We will discuss firing techniques and the workshop will culminate with unloading and discussion of results.

 

These sessions are scheduled on the following dates and times*:
  • Friday, April 21-10:00am-1:00pm 
  • Tuesday, May 2-Time TBD
  • Friday, May 5-1:00pm-5:00pm 
  • Saturday, May 6-10:00am-12:00pm 

*Specific meeting times are subject to change


The Center has a wheelchair accessible pottery wheel in our ceramics studio. If you would like more information, please call 908-234-2345.



  • Note on Health & Safety Policy:

    COVID-19 vaccinations are suggested but not required.
    Masks are suggested but not required.

    All students must comply with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

    In the event of a closure due to the COVID-19 virus, this class will move online using ZOOM. There will be no refunds or credits for classes that were scheduled to take place on-site but were moved to an online format for health and safety purposes.
  • Students require a basic pottery tool kit and clay. Students may purchase a set of tools from The Center or bring their own. Clay must be bought from The Center.
Reinking, John
John Reinking

John Reinking is a functional and sculptural ceramicist living and working in Pittstown, NJ. A graduate of Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, he also earned his MFA at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. John is currently an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics at Raritan Valley Community College, as well as the Ceramics Program Director at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster. He is currently represented by Peter's Valley Craft Center in Layton, NJ, the Connections Gallery in Easton, PA, Creative Hands Gallery in Cape Cod, MA, and the Charlie Cummings Gallery in Gainesville, FL. 

His work has been exhibited at various venues across the country and most recently at Peter's Valley Craft Center in Layton, NJ and at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster.