{"product_id":"thursday-am-intermediate-alternative-firings-fall-2026-session-i","title":"Thursday AM Intermediate Alternative Firings | Fall 2026 - Session I","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursdays | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM\u003cbr\u003eSession I: September 4 – October 23: 8-week course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lauren McCoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e$360\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis class is offered by application only. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplications are due by July 24.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore experimental firing processes in this intermediate\/advanced ceramics course focused on alternative firing techniques outside of the standard Cone 6–Cone 10 Pewabic Education offerings. Through lecture, demonstration, and limited participation, students will be introduced to a variety of non-traditional firing methods and surface outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot cover the making of ceramic work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Students must arrive with work and be able to commit to bringing both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebisque-fired and greenware pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suitable for firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA survey will be sent to enrolled students to determine interest in specific firing processes, and the final syllabus will be shaped based on those responses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an adult class for students ages 18 and older.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible firing processes may include (but are not limited to or guaranteed):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Raku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObvara firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePit firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSagger firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 hours of weekly instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipation in alternative firing processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to open studio hours outside of class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is intended for intermediate to advanced students who are comfortable preparing their own ceramic work for firing and are interested in experimental surface techniques and kiln processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe class is non-transferable, and no refunds will be issued after the first week of classes begin. Pewabic Education Studio is not responsible for rescheduling classes due to inclement weather, power outages, CDC-related shutdowns, schedule misunderstandings, or personal conflicts. Makeup classes are not guaranteed, and classes will not be prorated for missed sessions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor questions, contact the Onsite Manager at lmccoy@pewabic.org.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pewabic Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46966608363574,"sku":"26491","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/0917\/0235\/files\/Kiln_Pad.jpg?v=1783434669","url":"https:\/\/www.pewabic.org\/en-ca\/products\/thursday-am-intermediate-alternative-firings-fall-2026-session-i","provider":"Pewabic Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}