Looking through the passive dampers into second chamber

Wood Firing is a fire rite for me, a trans- formative practice of prayer. The process results in an extraordinary intensity of rich surfaces and a tangible vibrancy of elemental life force that glows tangibly in the completed pots.

I design pieces for different parts of the kiln, to best reveal and illuminate the narrative of the long and arduous  journey to white heat that will be flashed into the clay forever.

The commitment of time and energy to prepare all of the waste wood and demolition lumber we use, and the physicality of the entire process, creates a slow work cycle.

only the most deserving pots are selected for one or two wood-soda firings each year

Only the most deserving pots are set aside for one or two wood firings a year.

Striving for balance  in the flow of my studio rhythm,  I also fire up my electric kiln seasonally.

In playful pursuit of fresh colors and distinct surfaces I enjoy the alchemy of multiple layersand textures of carved slips and painterly glazes.Electric firings are a pleasant counterpoint to the intense drama and the epic effort required by such a splendid wood soda kiln.