Wild Clay and Kiln Building Workshop
From The Observatory
Dates
July 12–18, 2026
Location
Kampsville, Illinois
Pricing
In-person (Participants)
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800 USD
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Kyle has 12 years of experience as a ceramicist and is excited to share his love and knowledge of ceramics. Through discussions, presentations and hands on activity, participants will learn how clay is transformed into everyday ceramic objects. Participants will get to collect clay, make their own pots to take home, and participate in Kiln building.
Agenda
- Sunday (July 12): Participants arrive in Kampsville
- Monday (July 13):
- Morning- Introduction and creating a simple pot (puki)
- Afternoon- Puki pot decorating
- Tuesday (July 14):
- Morning: Clay harvesting at the creek
- Afternoon: Processing and pinch pot
- Wednesday (July 15)
- Morning: Kiln digging/building
- Afternoon: Coil and scrape pot
- Thursday (July 16)
- Morning: Kiln Firing (pukis)
- Afternoon: Finish coil pots
- Friday (July 17)
- Morning: Surface firing (pinch pots)
- Afternoon: Finish firing and farewell
- Saturday (July 18): Participants depart from Kampsville
Key Speaker: Kyle Bird
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