Bring your “Pots”: Glaze Firing
Do you normally lug all your pieces from home down to the nearest ceramics shop to get them fired and then have to pick them up and lug them all the way back? Well, the library recently received a generously donated kiln, and while not “open for business” we do want to help where we can. So, you can register for a spot in our next bisque firing. Pieces must follow the requirements below and will be loaded by our resident ceramicist.
Requirements
- Pieces must have already been bisque fired (Cone 06)
- Only accepting underglaze, non-lead standard glazes (clear and colored), and applied no thicker than 1.2mm
- Pieces can’t be larger than 10” in any dimension
- You must be willing to allow other pieces to be directly next to yours or even placed on top of yours (when appropriate)
- Limited to one submission a household
- If there is an overwhelming turnout, the library reserves the right to choose both the total number and the items themselves, in accordance with what will “best fit” within the limited space of the kiln.
Please register so that we can plan accordingly, but you do not need to stay for the whole session! You are welcome to arrive anytime between 10:00am-2:00pm to drop off your item for firing. Pieces can be dropped off under the awning in the circle drive (just past where the drive-up window is located).
Pieces will be available for pick-up the following week. You will be notified by email when the items are ready for pick up.
Attendees must be a Mammen Family Public Library card holder in order to use makerspace equipment. TexShare and Student Passport cards do not qualify for use of makerspace equipment. Please include your library card number on the registration form below so that we can confirm your registration.
Registration for this event is required.
The library makes every effort to ensure a welcoming and accessible environment. We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities or food allergies at library events. Please contact programs@mfplibrary.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines will be enforced for all active participants.
Library workers often take pictures during library programs to use in promotional materials and online. If you do not want your photo used, contact programs@mfplibrary.org.
