I think of my work as a quiet celebration of the overlooked beauty found in the landscape. Through the careful selection of dark, iron-rich clay bodies, along with clay slips and shino glazes, the fired surfaces become reminiscent of outcrops, escarpments, and road cuts — places where the raw, exposed layers of the earth reveal their history.
fire with us!
August 2-4 and Aug 9 | $800 (1 spot)Sept 25 - 27 and Oct 4 | $800 (2 spots)
This guided wood soda firing experience is an invitation to take part in the full rhythm of atmospheric firing: preparing work with intention, loading the kiln with care, tending the fire, and gathering again to unload the results. Co-hosted by Johann Munro and Teresa Parente at Teresa’s homestead in Lynden, this experience offers participants an opportunity to better understand how fire, ash, soda, clay, glaze, and atmosphere work together to create surfaces that are beautiful, unpredictable, and deeply connected to process. No previous wood-firing experience is required, but participants should be comfortable working independently, following guidance, and approaching the firing with curiosity, patience, and care.
The price includes space for approximately 20–25 pieces per participant, a preparation handbook, guidance throughout the firing process, and participation in the load, firing, and unload. Light snacks and beverages will be provided on firing day, with a shared meal following the unload.
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Wood Soda Fire —A Guided Experience
