Kevin Fritz of KJF Pottery will demonstrate how to make various forms on a kick-wheel: cups, bowls, plates, mugs, pitchers, vases, jars, jugs, baking dishes, etc.
The primary characteristics of KJF Pottery are two-fold: wood fired and indigenous clay. The majority of KJF pottery pieces are crafted out of indigenous clay, dug and processed by hand, then fired in the artist’s wood fired kiln. The wood used to fuel the kiln is harvested through sustainable methods, i.e. timber stand improvement (TSI) cuts and natural dead fall. Each piece is signed with three symbols or stamps: the first signifies the work is made by Kevin Fritz, the second marks the place where the piece was made, the third signifies the clay itself.
By employing indigenous clay and wood firing in his work Kevin begins the 
artistic process while acquiring the clay; considerable time is devoted to discovering the unique qualities of each clay deposit and their best usage in his body of work. A stamp is then designated for each successful clay formulation, using one or more indigenous clays in their best capacity.
Wood firing is employed as an integral part of the creative process. Unfortunately, for many clay artisans the firing is the end of the creative process., but for Kevin, and other wood-firers, it is a beginning.
As the wood explodes in the kiln, flames move through the pottery marking each piece with unique characteristics. Some pottery flashes or blushes during contact with the flame while others collect molten ash from streams of fire, forming delicate drips. While loading and firing the kiln Kevin is constantly observing the resulting effects of his actions, gaining an ever greater appreciation for the processes which produce these unique wares. This appreciation he enthusiastically shares. Education is the key to passing on the timeless treasures in wood fired clay.
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Sounds like it will be a great time! Very nice article!