Saggar firing workshop

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

264 Turkeysag Trail Unit D, Palmyra, VA, United States, Virginia 22963 | Palmyra

Sweet Art Emporium
Publisher/HostSweet Art Emporium
Saggar firing workshop
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2-day workshop
Friday Feb 27th 5-8PM
Sat Feb 28 10-4
Bring your own bisque-fired Raku clay pots (up to 5 pots) or purchase pots from Mike for $25 per pot. Sweet Art Emporium has 25 lb blocks of Raku clay for sale for $18.
Come together after bisque firing for a Friday evening session 5PM-8PM to prepare pots for firing before the Saturday firing event 10AM-4 PM
During the prep session:
-Students will bring dried organic materials and aluminum foil for wrapping their saggar pit fire pieces
-Pieces for the saggar will be prepared by the students to include using their own organics and copper carbonate, sugar and salts provided by the instructor
-Pieces will be wrapped in two layers of foil to form a saggar
-Saggars will be crated up for hauling to the farm

During the Firing Session:
This session will be the actual firing and run from 10 am to 4 pm. Students will be asked to bring a lunch, drinks and a folding lawn chair. Certain clothing will be required for safety. No open toed shoes, hair pulled back, long-sleeved shirts and full-length pants. Please bring a pair of safety glasses. Instructor will provide the necessary safety equipment (face shields, heavy gloves, tongs, etc.)
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264 Turkeysag Trail Unit D, Palmyra, VA, United States, Virginia 22963

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