MORE FIRE MAGIC
Woodfiring symposium
8th - 31st July, 2008

Three weeks of practical explorations of wood fired ceramics and a one day seminar presentation by symposium members.

The increase in the number of potters and ceramic artists firing with wood has been dramatic in recent years. The challenge and effort creates a bond between artists for whom the artistic aesthetic is a unique experience. Some potters will seek the subtle flashing and quiet blush of the flame in contrast to the heavy ash deposits bearing the evidence of prolonged intensity of fire. Others accentuate clay and glaze surfaces combining wood with salt or soda effects. The commonality for all wood firers is an attraction, and possible addiction, to the intimate relationship between the artist and the creative process of the fire.

In 2001 the first Fire Magic symposium was held in Kecskemet, led by American kiln master Frederick Olsen. During the 3 week symposium a large cross draught anagama kiln was built and fired. In 2008 we plan to build and fire two smaller kilns of different designs. In addition there will be firings in some of the other 6 wood kilns here in the studio.

Invited artists include:
Click on the names to see the artists and their works.

FREDERICK OLSEN (USA)

Participating artists
to be confirmed

ABOUT THE KILNS
At the International Ceramics Studio we have six different types of wood firing kilns, offering a wide variety of possible effects and experiences. Click on the kilns below for pictures and information on each one.

The wood we use is Acacia, known here as the Hungarian Oak, a hard wood which gives beautiful yellow green ash deposits. It's already cut to size for the various kins and is seasoned at least two years before we use it.

The cost of participating in this program is 189,000 Hungarian Forints and this includes your accommodation in a single room with shared facilities on a self catering basis, your studio space and use of all facilities. It does not include the cost of materials and firings which will be charged depending on how much you use. Please email Steve at icshu@hotmail.com for an application form or if you have any questions.

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International Ceramics Studio
H-6000 Kecskemét, Kápolna u.11, Hungary
tel: +36 76 486 867
email: icshu@hotmail.com