Class begins and I learn more about the Amaco Kiln

Today has been a great day! The first pottery class begins tonight and I am sooo excited. Excited to share my love of clay with others. It's good. So I went to the Chicago Ceramic Supply Company to buy clay for the class. I bought a different type of stoneware. It's all white and smooth - no flecks. I think that this will be better when it comes to glazes and the results being more in line with people's expectations ( I think the colors will more accurately reflect what people expect).

As I was talking with the man at the desk he asked about a studio and I launched into my speal on what we do Eidolon. He became very interested in the kiln firing aspect and said that he deals with a lot of people who are looking for that service and could he refer them to me?? YES! So another bridge is built and hopefully we will see more people coming through our doors. This is huge for me because I don't know of another ceramic supply place near me so I might be the only one with a kiln that is accessible to people in Evanston and north Chicago. My illustration with the story is that you just never know when an opportunity will present itself. Live in the moment!

Small steps.

Also, I taught myself how to program the Amaco kiln to hold a low temp for several hours to dry out wet/damp pieces. I've held Kristin's class work at 200º for 5 hours. I will fire the kiln tonight while class is going. This is all so fun for me. Well, time to let loose and learn a little more.