Completed and first fired in 2022, the Yukti wood-fired kiln is at the center of Heart Fire Sanctuary. 

The kiln is a place of community gathering, celebration, and ceremony.

There is never any guarantee of success. When you fire a wood burning kiln it’s truly a dance with elemental forces and endless variables. As woodfirers, we hone our abilities to “read and listen” to the kiln so we respond to the ever changing conditions of the atmosphere in the kiln. And still, no two firings are ever the same, no two pieces ever come out alike. Surprises are always in store.

When the kiln is opened, we line up in front of the kiln and hand out the pieces one by one.  In this way each piece can be touched and enjoyed by each person present. Then they’ll be placed on tables so we can really look at them throughout the day.

[IMAGE/SLIDESHOW OF KILN HERE}

Visitors are welcome during firings at specified times, and volunteers are always needed to help prepare for firing.

During the loading and the firing of the kiln the core crew also need times of quiet concentration and privacy.

See prep, loading, firing, and unloading schedules for each firing below for more information.

Please email heartfiresanctuary@gmail.com with any questions or to get involve.d 

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Upcoming firings and kiln-related dates: