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Kiln Maintenance Workshop

  • Rogue Valley Pottery Supply 300 East Hersey Street Ashland, OR, 97520 United States (map)

Cost: $50

Hosted by: the Studio Side

Instructor: Frank Jacques

Frank is going to take us through all the best practices of kiln maintenance and how to get the longest life out of your kiln and parts. He’ll show us where everything is and how to troubleshoot problems along the way. We’ll give you the resources to get the best life out of your kiln and demystify your investment. Bring your questions and any other kiln quirks you’ve been experiencing for the Q&A time. 


You will learn:

  • Essential Kiln Loading

  • Maintenance and Firing practices

  • Kiln Anatomy

  • Troubleshooting and Resources


Frank Jacques is bringing over 50 years of experience with ceramics and spent 35 of those years teaching. He got his MFA in Studio Ceramics in 1997 from the University of Washington. He’s recently relocated to Talent from Seattle, where he was the clay/glaze tech for Seattle Pottery Supply, among many other things. We’re so excited to have his wealth of knowledge in our valley and our pottery community! 


Cancellations 15 days or more prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations up to 7 days prior will receive 50% back.

Cancellations made the week of the class will not be refunded.

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