Woodfire
Facilities & Opportunities at The Clay Studio of Missoula
About Our Woodfire Program & Facilities
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The Clay Studio of Missoula has access to wood kilns just outside of Missoula, about a 15-minute drive away from the Clay Studio. Our Anagama kiln was built in 2007 is approximately 720 cubic feet, and usually fires for 5-8 days. There is also a smaller cross-draft kiln at the site that was built in 2016 that can take up to 2-3 days to fire. Wood firings are not scheduled during periods of fire danger (approximately late May through mid-October) and/or stage 3 air quality alerts.
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In order to fire in our kilns, you must be a member, student enrolled in a Woodfire Class, or guest at a special event. Anagama classes are held in the Fall (firing in November) and Winter (firing in March) and in the late Spring in alternating years . We occasionally offer classes for firing the smaller cross draft kiln. Please visit our Woodfire Class and Event Information below for upcoming firing opportunities.
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The Clay Studio of Missoula maintains one residency opportunity dedicated to a year-long wood fire residency. This opportunity may also be extended into a second year upon approval. Interested applicants should have a strong, developed body of work; have previous experience firing wood kilns; feel comfortable directing firings; possess a strong work ethic, and have a desire to work within a community setting. To learn more about our residency program and how to apply, please visit our Residency Information Page.
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WOODFIRE CLASSES & EVENTS
Winter Wood Fire
Enrollment opens November 12 for Wood Fire Class starting in January, along with the Wood Fire only option for the winter firing that will start loading March 6.
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LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR WOOD FIRING OPPORTUNITIES ON OUR ADULT CLASS PAGE