Brian Harper - 'Anagama' - Pt. 2 - Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society

This is the very beginning of the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society's endeavor to form and build their first project - 'Anagama'. The Anagama is a wood fired kiln design which used in the firing of potter's. International Pottery artist from around the world participating in firing of their works, with a large turn-out of Southeast Regional Artists as well. The process was 7 days of firing and 7 days of cooling. The works were phenomenal and will never forget.

Canon Video (GL2) footage(2005) & Editing (Final Cut Studio): Lang Holloman - vert3.com

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[Philippeorlando]

How much did it cost to build? Materials? Crew?

[newearthclaypottery]

Nice explanation of the kiln and how an anagama fires.

I fire with a group from Omaha Clay Works. We fire an anagama outside Ft. Calhoun NE two to four times a year.

Over the last five years I've progressed from gofer to manging an entire 10 hour shift, (with two side stokers) from the fire box. We fire for six days, cool for ten

I agree with the sense you convey about a dedicated, supportive, nurturing crew and atmosphere that usually surrounds these firings.

I wish you the best,

Bill

[DCuzick]

Very interesting and quite a project. We just went to see a show with the work of Tom Coleman and Frank Boyden, many of the pots were wood fired. Great surfaces. I do soda, but have yet to be involved with a wood firing. It sounds like a lot of work and exciting at the same time. Thanks for sharing this video.