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Workshops
One of the most effective ways to learn wood firing techniques is to attend or sponsor a workshop. Workshops provide a learning opportunity for artists to learn about kiln building, wood selection, firing, pottery placement, etc. Most workshops have a duration of four days to two weeks --- depending on the subject matter. If you would like to sponsor a workshop please contact the studio for additional information.
La Borne S'ENFLAMMELocation: Nicolas Rousseau Date: July 13-21 2007
I in addition to 63 others from around the world were ask to come and participate in this international Woodfire festival. My contribution to this event was the helping with the wood preparation, kiln loading and firing of the Nicolas Rousseau Chamber kiln , pictured here, Included was an exhibition of all artists that participated in this great event . the work that came from the varies kilns that were fired (25) in all, promoting wood fire artists everywhere. You can obtain a catalog through www.ceramiclaborne.org |  |
Studio kiln (Anagama)Location: Lexington NC Date: June 9-22, 2007
This workshop I tauted as the Cadillac of Anagama'. The kiln, I would have at my studio if i were to built another Anagama kiln there. Lower fire box plus back wall blow holes for easier firing one back stoke hole for special effects . It was a two week workshop were we built the kiln loaded and fired and finally unloaded in this time frame . This Kiln Is Owned By Alan Jung & Debbie Tallman |  |
Mashiko International Ceramics FestivalLocation: Mashiko, Japan Date: May 14 -June 3, 2006
The workshop was held at the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art / Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko, Japan . The workshop was made by 20 artists doing working demonstrations on their work for 5 days , then firing the work at the Hamada kiln site ( 5 chamber Naborigama ), included were Power point presentations by each of the participants. The works were then put on display both in the Hamada house and Kyohan 6 gallery
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Kiln BuildingLocation: Marshal, North Carolina Date: August, 2005
Two week workshop building Ronald P Knight’s kiln. Kiln is anagama style with modifications. Photo: Lower fire box and back wall detail.
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Kiln BuildingLocation: Mokane, Missouri Date: June-2005
Two week workshop building anagama with modifications (back wall and lower firebox). Also involved roof construction, splitting wood, loading and firing the kiln. Photo: Kiln ready for clay covering and roof construction |  |
2005 National Workshop Silver Jubilee of West Virginia PotLocation: Ripley, West Virginia Date: February 18-20, 2005
Workshop featured demonstration by Kang Hyo LEE. Slide presentation by Bob Anderson about China. Hootman demonstration building a large Construct. Photo: Hootman with large Construct |  |
The Naked TruthLocation: Swisher & CedarRapids, Ia Date: August-Septmeber 2004
Key organizer (with co-organizer James Kasper) of The Naked Truth: 2004 International Woodfire Conference. Virtually full-time effort 2003-2004. Preconference 25 international artist workshop at my studio involving loading and firing kilns. Organized three day conference and international invitational show at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, along with organizing juried international show at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Photo: Making special clay during the artist workshop |  |
Hand Building techinquesLocation: Gulgong, NSW, Australia Date: May 2004
Hand building demonstration at Clay Modern 2004. Photo: Hootman building Construct.
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Hand BuildingLocation: Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Date: Feb 2004
Two day workshop including hand building and throwing, slide show and talk. Held in conjunction with solo exhibition One Person’s Woodfired Look. Photo: Hootman building Construct.
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International Clay FestavalLocation: Machum, Anseong, South Korea Date: October- 2003
Ten day international workshop featuring 18 artists from China, England, Japan, Korea and the USA. Hand building and wheel work along with slide presentations, loading and firing a traditional three chambered jang jakgama kiln. Photo: Hootman and several participants with Construct. |  |
WoodfiringLocation: Clay It's In The Hands Studio, Swisher, Iowa Date: June 8 - June 15, 2003
Woodfiring workshop about loading and firing 25 foot long anagama. Photo: Participants gathered at front of kiln.
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Artists OnlyLocation: Kwangju, South Korea Date: August 20, 2002-September 19, 2002
International workshop of twelve artists from Japan, Korea and the USA. Workshop consisted of sharing working techniques, building a traditional five chamber kiln from clay cones, loading and firing this kiln to produce work for exhibition in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Hootman and others working on the kiln.
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Mokpo FestivalLocation: Mokpo, South Korea Date: September 6, 2002
Full day group workshop of throwing and hand building demonstrations. Photo: Group shot of participants. |  |
National Kiln BuildingLocation: Clay It's In The Hands Studio, Swisher, Iowa Date: June 1 - June 16, 2002
National kiln building workshop , Loading and firing 25 foot Anagama and firing . While the kiln was cooling we build a new design Woodfire kiln with two fired boxes and a back wall Built a new style wood kiln, wood fired kiln with two fire Boxes. Roof and landscaping was done later . Photo: Hootman firing the kiln, with the two fireboxes visible.
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Building A Studio AnagamaLocation: Fulton, Missouri Date: August 6-19, 2001
Constructed anagama and built roof to cover. Loaded and fired this kiln. Photo: Hootman loading kiln.
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International Macsabal Wood Fire ConferenceLocation: Yongin, South Korea Date: July 1 - 11, 2000
As presenter, demonstrated working with clay and gave keynote closing presentation about the international connection with Korean woodfired ceramics, kiln construction and the social aspects of woodfiring. As attendee viewed many demonstrations by Korean and other international artists. Photo: Hootman building Construct. |  |
ThrowingLocation: Osan, South Korea Date: May 20 to July 14, 2000
Working at the studio of Kim Yong Moon, made a body of work for exhibitions and fired his kiln twice. Presented weekly demonstation for students and parents. Photo: Hootman building Umbrella Stand.
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Kiln BuildingLocation: Kyung Hee University, Yongin, South Korea Date: June 6 - 25, 2000
Helped design and build 7000 brick 42 foot long jang jakgama with two fireboxes. Fired all chambers to temperature in first firing July 2-5, 2000. Photo: Hootman and participant on kiln under construction.
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