Sign up now to experience the flash of the Baltimore Clayworks Noborigama! Your pots may take on a rich variety of colorful flashing and deposits from wood ash or soda depending on which chamber you choose. We fire the wood chamber throughout Saturday into the evening, finishing the salt chamber Sunday morning which allows plenty of time for shared conversation and food. Everyone will have an opportunity to choose shifts in preparation and during the firing process that are appropriate. One share constitutes kiln space equal to 12” x 12” x 54”. Participants are encouraged to contact Baltimore Clayworks with questions regarding appropriate clay bodies, slips or glazes for use in the Noborigama.
Glaze time, included with rental share, may be scheduled in advance by contacting kevin.rohde@baltimoreclayworks.org Plan to have all work glazed and wadded by Noon on day of loading.
Loading and firing shifts will be limited capacity.
Thursday - glaze/load - 12:00pm to finish - May 18.
Saturday - preheat & firing - 10:00am May 20 to sunrise Sunday, May 21.
Unloading will take place on Thursday following the firing.
Maggie Jones (they/she) has taught the youth After-School Clay class at Clayworks since 2019. As an artist themself, Maggie prioritizes creating an environment where students can freely experiment, fail, and find ways to express their unique creative voice. Maggie supports each student’s ideas by structuring class around open ended projects and offers individualized support throughout the process. They plan lessons using a range of themes that focus on developing skills and relationships with new tools and materials. Their class often takes time to sketch, experiment with new methods of making, collaborate, discuss the ceramic process, and engage in conversation about their artwork through show and tell based critiques. Maggie works to foster an environment where each individual is respected and valued. They have witnessed first hand the way art-making brings people together and they take great delight in facilitating artistic integrity and community with young creatives. Maggie graduated from Maryland Institute College of art in 2022 and is currently pursuing their own ceramic practice.
