When you are a student of ceramics or working at a public studio, there is a part of the process that you never get involved with—the firings. You make your pieces, glaze them carefully and full of anticipation you put them on a designated shelf. At some point, they just come back to you finished! The whole transformative process of firing is hidden. This is not a deliberate ploy–it’s just expedient and safe. Handling other people’s work is a responsibility and understanding a particular kiln with the many possible firing plans takes a lot of experience[…]
