Early-Winter 2026 Studio Basics: Clay, Kiln Tools & Tech (3 Week)

Instructor: LOAM Technician
Duration: 3 Weeks | 2.5 hours per week | All Levels

In this three-week course, you’ll build the essential tools every potter needs to support their practice. Guided by one of Loam’s expert technicians, you’ll learn how to make your own plaster reclaim bats, kiln stilts, cookies, and kiln wash — the unsung heroes that protect your kilns and shelves from glaze mishaps.

This class is perfect for anyone curious about the technical side of ceramics, or those setting up a home studio. Each week blends hands-on making with practical learning, helping you gain both confidence and independence in your clay practice.

You’ll Learn:

  • How to make and use plaster reclaim bats for recycling clay
  • Building kiln stilts and furniture to support firings
  • Making kiln cookies and applying kiln wash
  • Best practices for studio safety and maintenance

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