As this year's Summer Wood-Firing was a success, we've decided to repeat the experience and secure a slot at Oxford Kilns with Robin and Ekta for Summer 2026! This will give us plenty of time to make work in advance and plan holidays.

Wood firing is an exhilarating and unique experience – producing effects that cannot be achieved in a standard electric kiln. It is physically intense at times, but incredibly rewarding. To support you fully, we've planned everything to ensure a comfortable and inspiring environment, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, plenty of caffeine to keep us fuelled.

A fast fire is a great introduction to wood-firing. The firing is accelerated by feeding large amounts of wood continuously in short intervals. This helps the kiln reach high temperatures quickly - often around 1300°C (Cone 10) - in a single day. The kiln’s atmosphere is rich in ash and…