The Minnesota Flat Top Kiln

At this point it is close to completion, but still needs some work

Among our projects that we were raising money for is the Minnesota Flat Top Kiln. The Kiln was donated to the Guild and we have spent many hours putting it together at the property of Ryan and Joe Law, and lots of problem-solving to get it up and running. We have our fingers crossed that we may be able to fire the MFT in a few weeks.
A big Shout Out goes to Michael Wendt for all the work and planning he has done on the kiln. Other hard workers were Carolyn and Steven Guy, Ryan and Joe Law, Judith and Gary Marvin, Val Boydo, Lorena Pope, Barb Wendt, and Jeanne Wood.

Lorena, Carolyn, and Val apply a layer of kaowool. This kiln will be tight!

Ryan, Joe, and Carolyn fit the outer layer of metal on the kiln front. They are being careful to fit to the the openings of the peep holes.

Potters Guild Fundraiser at the Farmer's Market

Customers at the Guild Fundraising Sale can't believe their luck!

Judith's hands are busy making change.

The Palouse Studio Potters Guild set up a booth at the Moscow Farmer’s Market on July 22nd, 2008 for our first annual “Pottery for Fundraising” sale. We priced orphan pots, discontinued styles, and pots that were collecting dust on shelves, at very low prices to be sold as a donation to the Guild. We were careful to emphasize that this would be only a once a year sale. Market-goers quickly recognized the bargains available and we came close to selling everything we had on display. Among our projects that we were raising money for is the Minnesota Flat Top Kiln.