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Higher Fire offers over 40 different glazes so it

Higher Fire offers over 40 different glazes so it might be overwhelming to decide what glaze combinations to use. We’ve done the work for you and we’d like to present a series of Winning Glaze Combinations!
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Each week, we’ll showcase 3 different glaze combinations staff & members love.
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Slide# 1 & 2- “Reitz Green over Pumpkin”

Slide# 3 & 4 - “Moss Landing over Flambé”

Slide# 5 & 6 - “Dan’s Rutile over Purple Satin”
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Try these winning combos on your next piece!
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#glaze #pottery #potterystudio #vases #cups #highfireglazes #higherfire #higherfire_sj #higherfireclayspace #higherfirestudios #downtownsanjose #ceramics #clay #clayart #ceramicart

Are you a intermediate/advanced potter looking for

Are you a intermediate/advanced potter looking for something to do on a Wednesday morning? Take a Wheel Project class with Hsin!
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Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
March 2 to April 13
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Hsin chuen Lin is a YouTube superstar! 600+ video tutorials with hundreds of projects... what would you like to make? This spring, Hsin's class projects will be student-driven. Bring ideas of your own, and Hsin will set a 6-week project plan with students tomorrow!
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Sign up in the LINK in our bio!
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#hsinlin #hsinchuenlin #clay #clayart #ceramics #ceramicart #wheel #pottery #potterystudio #higherfire #higherfireclayspace #higherfire_sj #higherfiresj #downtownsanjose #ceramicstudio #bayareaartist

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There’s still time to register for this fun hand

There’s still time to register for this fun hand-building class!
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In addition to the sculptures mentioned on the web site, she will share how to do these creatures as well.
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Rosi Delson will focus on creating whimsical sculpture. Students get help with all phases of their project(s) – design, construction, finishing, and glazing. Participants should have one of year hand-building experience, and a desire to create realistic objects sculpted in clay. (leave tar-paper templates at home!) Rosi shows how she constructs a VW Bug & tear-drop trailer as a basis for the class, though every student will choose their own project. What will you make? Submit ideas or a photo one week before class begins.
• Weeks 1-4: Plan, Construct & Build
• Weeks 5-6: Texture, Glaze & Finishing
Includes use of studio underglazes, possibly a raku firing, and other stains & finishes used in class. Course includes open studio time during regular business hours. Clay sold separately.
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Sign up at the link in our bio today!
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Potterystudio #ceramicsculpture #ceramics #clay #clayart #ceramicart #handbuildingclass #sculptureceramic #higherfire #higherfireclayspace #higherfire_sj #downtownsanjose

Wanna take your throwing to the next level? Take t

Wanna take your throwing to the next level? Take the Wed AM Wheel Projects with Hsin.

IT’S NEW! Intermediate workshop-style class… Hsin-Chuen Lin guides you through 5 projects as well glazing tips & tricks for functional pottery. Students learn how to trim an elegant foot, add texture pattern for richer surfaces, chattering and other skills. Higher Fire offers a variety of cone 10 clay bodies, 40 gorgeous reduction glazes, and consistent firings in our two Bailey gas kilns. Classroom includes electric wheels, slab-roller, extruder, and more. No classes are held the week of March 14-20 because of clay educators’ conference (NCECA). Spring classes include 6 lessons spread over 7 weeks.
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Wednesdays, 10am-1pm, Mar 2 to Apr 13
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#clay #ceramics #clayart #ceramicart #cone10 #pottery #pots #vases #ceramicstudio #claystudio #downtownsanjose #bayareartist #higherfire #higherfireclayspace #higherfirestudios #downtownsanjose #hsinchuenlin

🔥Soda Fire!!🔥

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Still deciding what class to take? Take one of our

Still deciding what class to take? Take one of our many project classes with seats still available!
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“Sunday Surface Decor with Ward”

For students with 6+ months experience… Ward invites you to explore variations in marbled clay as well as surface decoration with slips & underglazes! In weeks 1-2, marble different clay bodies for an earthy look, and create marbled porcelain with mason stain colors. In weeks 3-4, decorate with colored slips for psychedelic patterns on platters and bowls, and apply slip for raised, rhythmic patterns. In weeks 5-6, explore underglaze printing, pattern-making with shaving cream, and even stencils! Higher Fire offers a variety of clays, 30 gorgeous food-safe glazes, and consistent firings in our 40 cu ft Bailey Gas Kilns. Materials fee of ~$25 per student due on enrollment (for underglazes & stains); clay sold separately.
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Sundays, 10am-1pm, Mar 13 to Apr 17

#claystudio #clayart #clayceramics #ceramicart #higherfire #higherfirestudio #downtownsanjose #higherfireclayspace #surfacedecoration #claymarbling #cone10 #marbling #pottery #bayareaartist

Check out our new wheel surface sampler class on T

Check out our new wheel surface sampler class on Thursday nights! Learn new surface techniques for your pieces!

*Thurs PM Wheel Surface Sampler*

For pottery wheel students with experience: Add sizzle to your surfaces! Learn fresh slip-decoration techniques, carving/sgraffito, water-etching, image transfer & silk screen, marbling, and more! Enjoy step-by-step instruction with many surface decor techniques over six weeks. Glazing strategies & support are offered on week #6 and throughout. Instructors for this class include: Kathy Reinhart, Josh Lopez, Priscilla Gray and special guest — Tom Watson.

Thursdays, 7pm – 10pm, May 5 to Jun 9
Class includes one scheduled 3-hour class per week; open studio time during regular biz hours, choice of clay (sold separately), 40+ gorgeous food-safe glazes, and consistent firings.

#clay #ceramics #clayart #ceramicart #claystudio #ceramicstudio #higherfire #higherfireclayspaceandgallery #higherfire_sj #higherfireclayspace #ceramicclasses #downtownsanjose #dtsj #bayareartist

New year, new Kiss by the kiln!

Lots of great pie

NEW CLASS ADDED! Ever wanted to make a VW Bug & tr

NEW CLASS ADDED! Ever wanted to make a VW Bug & trailer out of clay?

Rosi Delson offers an advanced hand-building class with focus on creating whimsical sculpture. Students get help with all phases of their project(s) – design, construction, finishing, and glazing. Participants should have 1 year hand-building experience minimum, and a desire to create realistic objects sculpted in clay. (leave tar-paper templates at home!) Rosi shows how she constructs a VW Bug & tear-drop trailer as a basis for the class, though every student will choose their own project. What will you make? Submit ideas or a photo one week before class begins.

• Weeks 1-4: Plan, Construct & Build
• Weeks 5-6: Texture, Glaze & Finishing

Includes use of studio underglazes, possibly a raku firing, and other stains & finishes used in class. Course includes open studio time during regular business hours. Clay sold separately.

Class is from March 1st-April 12th
Tuesday AM 10am-1pm

Sign up today! Link in our Bio to our website!

#ceramics #clay #handbuilding #sculpture #vwbug #teardroptrailer #clayart #ceramicart #higherfire #higherfireclayspace #higherfire_sj #downtownsanjose #ceramicstudio #bayareaartist

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