the RCS Soda Kiln “Corona”

C/6 Soda Firing @ RCS

Location: Rat City Studios: 2410 SW 106th Street, Seattle, WA 98146
please visit only with a scheduled appointment

Please read this page before registering. Refund Policy.
There are no refunds if you do not bring the number of pots you commit to bring or cancel with late notice.

Steps for joining the Soda Firing

  1. Join Clay Q&A Space: Essential for participation
    Clay Q&A is our “Online Platform” hosted on the Mighty Networks App.

    — Learn all about glazes that work well in soda, and schedule visits to the studio

  2. Purchase shares for the firing
    — Each share comes with glazing and wadding at RCS during designated hours
    — Shares are 12” x 12” x 12” in volume
    — Shares may not be split.
    — Only one person may put work into each share.
    — There is no waitlist for soda shares

  3. Everyone schedules check-in & independent glazing through our space (linked above)

    — Schedule a “15-minute Check-In” to have their pots measured (before glazing)
    AND
    — Schedule Independent Glazing time. (after check-in)
    You are also welcome to wax, glaze, or prepare at home.
    We reserve the right to cancel your appointment if you are late.

    Please fill the space you purchase! If you bring extra, these need to be labeled as such. If there is extra room in the kiln we will add them at the end.

Buy Soda Shares

🔥Nov 9th Soda Firing

  • Monday 9th, 9pm, Last availability to drop off pots at RCS

  • Tuesday 10th, Load 9am-11am (wad squad)

  • Wednesday 11th, Fire and introduce soda

  • Monday 16th, unload 9-11am (wad squad)

  • Monday 16th, Everyone Share & Pick up 11am

🔥Dec 7th Soda Firing

  • Mon. 7th, 8pm, Last availability to drop off pots at RCS

  • Tues. 8th, Load 9-11am (wad squad)

  • Wed. 9th, Fire and introduce soda

  • Mon. 14th, unload 9-11am (wad squad)

  • Mon. 14th, Everyone Share & Pick up 4pm

🔥Jan 11th Soda Firing

  • Mon. 11th, 8pm, Last availability to drop off pots at RCS

  • Tues. 12th, Load 1pm-3pm (wad squad)

  • Wed. 13th, Fire & introduce soda

  • Tues. 19th, unload 1pm-3pm (wad squad)

  • Tues. 19th, Pick up starts 3:30pm

🔥Feb 8th Soda Firing

  • Mon. 8th, 8pm, Last availability to drop off pots at RCS

  • Tues. 9th, Load 1pm-3pm (wad squad)

  • Wed. 10th, Fire & introduce soda

  • Tues. 16th, unload 1pm-3pm (wad squad)

  • Tues. 16th, Pick up starts 3:30pm

🔥MArch 8th Soda Firing
(Slow Soda Class at RCC)

  • Register: 10 Week Class (RCC Website Link)

  • Mon. 8th, 8pm, Last availability to drop off pots at RCS

  • Tues. 9th, Load 9am-12pm (with class)

  • Wed. 10th, Fire & introduce soda (with class)
    Usually around 6pm

  • Tues. 16th, unload 9am-12pm (with class)

  • If you are not in the class, pickup starts at 12pm

Vase by Chris Barker - Whitestone, OMG Terra Sig, Underglaze, soda

Cup by Anika major - Whitestone with oestreich crackle, underglaze, & soda

Vase by Ankita Dave -
Porcelain with Helmar Flashing Slip & soda

Tea bowl by daniel brown - oregon red clay with helmar flashing slip & soda

Cup by Chris Russell - White stroneware with Oestreich Crackle Slip & soda

Loading the kiln

All artwork must be glazed before loading Day!
Deb will load the soda kiln with the RCS Wad Squad

FIRING the KILN

The kiln is fired overnight and through the next day. Participants are invited to help introduce soda into the kiln! The soda solution is added to the kiln at peak temperature > this is TBD based on the firing.

Firing the kiln:
Firing the kiln will take 12+ hours. It is checked every 30-60 minutes. The results will be logged online so you can follow along if you’d like to.

Introducing the Soda Solution:
To participate this portion of the workshop, you must wear long, non-flammable pants (blue jeans), closed-toed shoes (preferably a boot), and your hair up and back. You will be around extreme heat. You will consistently be taking off and putting on gloves.

Pick-up

Unloading and cleaning up:
Deb & the RCS Wad Squad will unload and place all the artwork on tables. The workshop participants are welcome to come see all the results at the designated time (see times at the top of the page).

Be sure to bring plenty of packing material, as well as, boxes and/or totes to nest your finished pieces into after share time. And now, the process is complete!