by Ming | Sep 1, 2016 | Firing, News
FEEDING THE DRAGON
Today’s New Jersey Herald published another story in the series about our latest firing of the anagama kiln at Peters Valley with master potter, Shiro Otani. It’s a great inside look at a long process, and I am excited to be featured in it. Take a look at what it’s like to spend five days feeding the dragon. Shiro Otani is truly a master, and in addition an incredible artist, teacher and guide. He’s also immensely generous. What a privilege to be a part of this one. Pictures of my pieces to come as I get the pieces cleaned up.
Thanks to Shiro Otani, Bruce Dehnert, Kristin Muller, and Peter’s Valley.
Click the link for the story, more pictures of the firing and videos from the woods.
http://www.njherald.com/20160901/feeding-the-dragon-at-peters-valley#
by Ming | Apr 12, 2016 | Firing, News
Finally bricking up the door after one day of loading.
by Ming | Oct 30, 2014 | Art, Business, Craft Fair, Events, Firing, News
We are ready to start candling on Sunday and firing through Tuesday.
Glazing for Brooklyn Museum Craft Show
After 8 hours, kiln is finally loaded and ready to brick up. An other 8 hours to brick up the door.
loaded
By end of the fire, this pile of wood will be gone.
Wood pile
by Ming | Oct 27, 2014 | Firing, Inspirations, News
This is hotter than a bisque firing! (That’s the first firing that dries a piece of pottery before it is glazed and fired to maturity).
Lava approaching a town on the same island where my parents are.
by Ming | Sep 18, 2014 | Craft Fair, Events, Firing, News
I will be bringing my work to the Peter’s Valley Fine Craft Fair this year. Stay tuned…
I spent many of my summers at Peter’s Valley and have met great numbers of artist and educators. It has been my go to place for any ceramics related topics. Peter’s Valley provides extraordinary experiences with all of firing methods such as Salt/Soda, Raku and Pit, and Wood fire, which includes Anagama, Naborigama, Fast-fire.
The facility is part of The National Park Service system surrounded by the wild. You can see bears, foxes, deer and occasionally human….
by Ming | Jul 5, 2013 | Firing, News
4th of July firing. Lots of kiln and fire pictures here…
Outdoor Glazing
Last minute renovation
Kiln shed
Loading
Smoke during Body Reduction at Cone010
End of firing
End of firing
End of firing
We are done
