Newsletter Spring 2009

We are printing STARworks Ceramics Newsletter, Spring 2009 now. There are many interesting programs in it. You can get at STARworks Ceramics Office, or send us email if you want to receive.

It will also be sent by e-newsletter later on, and if you prefer to receive by paperless, please let us know.

Wood Firing Workshop

Our 2009 Spring Wood Firing workshop will be held March 4th(Wed) to 7th(Sat), 2009. Participants will have approximately 10 cubic feet of space in the kiln.

Since we have started mixing our own clay, this time we are going to provide 50 lbs of our cone 10 white clay to each participant to try. If you make your work in your studio, you are required to bring bisque pots made with clay capable of being fired to cone 10 or higher.

Participants are required to join the loading and unloading as well as the firing of the kiln. Wood Firing Instructor, Takuro Shibata will guide you through loading the kiln and firing techniques throughout the workshop.Date: March 4(Wed)-7(Sat), 2008
Cost: $180.00
Participant: Minimum 5, Maximum 7
Space: Approximately 10 cubic feet per person
Schedule:
March 4 (Wed) 9am-5pm, glazing
March 5 (Thu) 9am-evening, loading kiln
March 6 (Fri) Firing all day
March 7 (Sat) Firing all day

Call or email us to sign up!

Clay Experience Workshop

We are exited to start new program!

Clay Experience Workshop is designed for people who don't have any/much previous clay experience. It's a two-hour class that will give an opportunity to make simple pots that will be a permanent souvenir of a visit to this area. After the class, the pots will be glazed and fired by STARworks Ceramics, and then they'll be returned by either mail or local pick up.

We can accommodate large groups up to 20 people for hand building class, and up to 4 people for wheel throwing class. This workshop is a great way for visitors to experience the rich craft culture in this region. It's our hope that this program promotes interest in pottery and encourages future visits to the area. Workshops are scheduled Monday through Saturday. Please make reservations by phone or email.
Cost:
4 to 10 people: $35/person for hand-building
11 to 20 people:$30/person for hand building
Up to 4 people:$35/person for wheel throwing
Cost includes studio fee, all project materials and firing. Shipping is various.

We have Clay Studio

In spring 2008, we finally got studio space with electric wheels, electric kiln, tables and benches, lots of banding wheels, nice sink, and huge wooden wall which divides supply shop and studio. We are going to make use of our clay studio for exiting programs. Details will be announced.

Joe Cole

Joe Cole has been helping STARworks Ceramics since 2006, but he and his wife, Christy left Seagrove in spring 2007 because they set up their own studio in Wisconsin.

We miss them a lot, but Congratulations!

They built a nice wood kiln by themselves and it looks very good.
Please check it out at Windy Ridge Pottery weblog

Thanks Joe and Christy and we will see you again!

Open House 2007

STARworks Ceramics will have the second Open House
on Dec 7 (Fri), 5pm-7pm.

It's been over a year from the first open house, since then we have got more items in shop, also interesting projects are going on.

There will be snacks and drinks, free samples, brochures, and lots of information.
Please join us!

Unloading Kiln

We started unloading wood kiln on Nov 9 (fri) at 2:00, and it was very good results!

Pots from the second (glaze) chamber

Pots from the third (salt) chamber

The Third Wood Firing

STARworks Ceramics had the Third Wood Firing Workshop and it went well.

This time, we did different experiment than last two firings, we made the first chamber (tube) as a fire box only, and tried to get firing done faster.

It took 26 hours firing except gas pre-heating. The unloading will be Nov 9th, Friday, 2pm - 4pm.

The next wood firing will be announced soon.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Annual Meeting 2007

Central Park NC (Yadkin Pee Dee Lakes Project) had an annual meeting 2007 on Oct 23.

STARwoks Ceramics displayed booth and showed what we are doing. People were pleased about wild local clay magnet.

Thank you for joining!

The Second Wood Firing Workshop

STARworks Ceramics had the Second Wood Firing Workshop in June.

The firing took about 50 hours and it went well.

Thank you for your cooperation!