Oaxacan Wood Fire at East Creek

This is your chance to be part of a truly unique cross-cultural ceramic experience! Join our visiting Oaxacan master artists - Honorio Cruz, Felipe Reyes Martinez, Rufina Ruiz, and Inez Lara - for their first-ever high-temperature wood-firing adventure at East Creek!

East Creek Wood-Firing Event with Oaxacan Artists

Loading/Firing: March 28-30, 2025 (Fri-Sun), starting at 10:00am

Unloading Potluck: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am

Cost: $199 per seat includes 4 cu ft (always bring your extras too)

Experience the magic as these renowned artist from Oaxaca discover the transformative power of Cone 10 wood-firing for the first time! Work alongside Joe Robinson's crew to help us fire both the ChickenCat and FishCat kilns in this special OPA Member Firing.

This is a rare opportunity to share your wood-firing knowledge while learning from these celebrated Mexican ceramic artists who typically work with completely different firing traditions. Create memories and connections that transcend borders!

What to know:

• Only 16 spots available
• All experience levels welcome! (Though be prepared to jump in with minimal instruction)
• Participants should attend the loading, at least one day of firing, and the unloading
• Each Participant is asked to work at least One 8-hour kiln shift (asked but not required)
• CONE 10 CLAY only - all pieces must be bisque fired
• Some glazes will be available and all wadding provided

Space is limited! Register now to secure your spot in this once-in-a-lifetime cultural exchange combining ancient traditions with contemporary techniques!