Voorhees Pottery Wood-fired Stoneware and Porcelain
A new venture for David after making pottery for 30 plus years, wood-firing pottery caught his interest several years ago. He has helped fire several different kilns in the Western NC area and visited a number around the US and England. After a bit of research and experience he constructed a 90 cubic foot wood-firing car kiln with a bourry-style firebox and a pizza/bread oven. He plans to fire every other month with a group of fellow potters from the area. Two local sawmills and his 4 acre property provide the fuel for the 20 hour firings to cone 10. Soda spraying (a form of salt glazing) is done at top temperature. It takes 3 days to cool the kiln before opening.
Kiln Opening Events
Special open-to-the-public events are held after each firing. Work fired in David's kiln will be offered for view and sale. Several potters, sculptors and other artists are invited to participate in each firing with their work on display and for sale.
Fresh cookies, still warm from the kiln's baking oven and drinks will be provided.
Molly participates with new jewelry creations.
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Next Kiln Opening
Early May, 2012
will post
Directions and parking:
From Asheville area take I-26 East to Exit 54 following US 25 South toward Greenville, SC. Follow US 25 for about 5 miles then take Exit 3, Green River Rd. turning right at end of ramp. Go just under 2 miles west on Green River Rd. to our driveway on right, #2212.
From Greenville, SC area take US 25 North toward Asheville/Hendersonville for about 30 miles. After crossing the NC State line take Exit 3, Green River Rd. turning left at end of ramp. Go just over 2 miles to our driveway on right, #2212.
"Kiln Opening" sign will mark the driveway. Come up our gravel driveway and park where designated. If handicap or physically challenged by a hill, then follow driveway to upper side of house and park. Studio and kiln are above the house.
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Voorhees wood-fired car kiln.
Lots of area potters and friends helped with the 5 month kiln building project.
Stoneware jar and pitcher by David.
May firing, before................and............after
