Kilns
I began learning how to build kilns in 1997-98 while working with Lisa Stinson at Louisiana Tech University, in Ruston Louisiana. In the years following, I worked on many kiln projects, gaining more knowledge and hands on experience. For a time I designed and built kilns professionally, mainly for other potters and group studios. From around 2002 - 2019 I built many kilns throughout the country, including Hawaii.
My projects include, sprung arch gas and soda kilns, catenary arch-Noborigama wood kilns, Bourry Box wood/salt kilns and car kilns. Below are some examples.
Sprung Arch
Sprung arch gas kiln for Renata Wadsworth, Danby NY - 2018. Steel work by Rob Licht.
Gas/soda kiln for Suzanne Merner, Holouloa HI - 2014. Designed by Gerald Ben of Dovetail Design. Steel work by Ian Rodgers.
Car Kilns
Gas car kiln for Jeremiah Donovan, Groton NY - 2018. Steel work by Sam Phillips.
Gas/soda car kiln for Robbie Lobell and Cook on Clay. Whidbey Island, WA - 2013. Steel work by Pat Manning.
Wood Kilns
Noborigama, catenary arch wood kiln for Jackie Sedlock, Pownal VT - 2019
Noborigama, catenary arch wood kiln for Kevin Ryan. Ellington CT - 2017.
Bourry Box wood/salt kiln for Rose Esson Dawson. Westport, MA 2013.
