Saggar Firing Workshop with Penny De Jong: 19 August & 21 August

WHAT IS SAGGAR?
Saggar firing is the method of creating confined atmospheres in a kiln within a container or saggar. Depending on the type of firing, the saggar can be made out of anything from the traditional refractory clay to newspaper.

In the ceramic saggar process, various organic and combustible materials can be added including copper wire, seaweed, grasses, flowers, sawdust, copper carbonate, Epsom salts and table salt.

$60 PER PERSON

Members only event. Numbers limited. Register your interest by emailing canterburypotters@gmail.com.

Prior to the saggar firing – you will need to make items for the saggar firing. A total of A4 x 20cm size bisque fired pieces. Instructions on this process will be emailed to participants.