Inaugural Firing of Yukti Kiln
Thanksgiving, 2022
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This is a very exciting time at Heart Fire Sanctuary as the Fire in the Heart of the Sanctuary is ignited for the first time.
This is also a time of community gathering, celebration, and ceremony.
During the loading and the firing of the kiln the core crew also need times of quiet concentration and privacy.
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.
This is also a time of community gathering, celebration, and ceremony.
During the loading and the firing of the kiln the core crew also need times of quiet concentration and privacy.
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.
Schedule of Firing Events:
(If you are a Heart Fire Sanctuary Member you have received a special letter that includes dates and time for your participation.)
Wed. November 23rd
1 pm: Potluck Lunch, Everyone Welcome to Attend and Contribute
&
Opening of Core Crew Show and Sale in the Sanctuary studio.
Sale will continue throughout the firing and the unloading of Yukti after the firing.
2pm - 5pm: Loading the Kiln: Everyone Welcome
Thur. November 24th
10am - 12 noon: Continue loading, Everyone Welcome
Noon: Potluck Lunch: Everyone Welcome
1 pm - 3pm: Continue loading, Everyone Welcome
3pm - 4pm: Lighting Ceremony: Everyone Welcome.
4pm - 6pm: Candling the Kiln Everyone Welcome
5pm - 6pm: Potluck Dinner
6pm - 10pm: **Core Crew ^^Special Members and Members Only
10pm: Core Crew Only
Fri. November 25th - 27th, Firing continues.
Noon - 1pm: Potluck Lunch: Everyone Welcome
Noon - 5pm: Observation. Everyone Welcome
5pm - 6pm: Potluck Dinner. Everyone Welcome
6pm - 9pm: Members & Special Members Only
9pm - Midnight: Members Only
Midnight till Noon: Closed to the Public
Mon. November 28th, Possible Reduction cooling and Closing of the Fire: Timing is uncertain. To Be Announced to Members and Special Members Only.
December 3rd, 9:30am: Inaugural Opening of Yukti
Everyone Welcome to the Celebration and Potluck Lunch Feast!
Parking is limited, carpool if you can.
Richard Brandt
Heart Fire Sanctuary
14305 SE 242 Ave
Damascus, Or 97089
971-302-3143
heartfiresanctuary@gmail.com