This years "Asheville in Atlanta 2008" exhibit at the Mudfire Gallery was a beautiful show. Although sales were down overall ("It's the economy, stupid!" -James Carville), there was an overwhelming positive response. Atlanta folks love some NC pottery! Below is a video of the show. If you can't watch it due to your extremely pathetic internet speed, go to the library and watch it!
This years potters were Kyle Carpenter, Jon Keenan, Ken Sedberry, and Penny Waters Clark.
The EnergyXchange is now accepting applications for one open space in a community clay studio. Applications will be accepted until October 27th! Please visit Energyxchange.org for more detailed information. If you are looking for a current residents opinion, please feel free to contact me about this as well. My email is lindsay@rogerspottery.com. Spread the word! Thanks!
John Britt
"Desperado, when will you come to your senses?"
We had a bowl exchange and talked about the logistics for the soda firing at Linda's. And had the first draft of an article on Single Firing which was generated from one of our first meetings.
The November meeting will be a my studio so we can do some glazing for the soda firing. We may have a special dessert only night. What do you think about that?
John Britt
Doing a little research here. For those of you who got gas (for your kiln)... How much do you use for a cone 10 firing? And under what conditions i.e. what size is your tank? kiln size? hard/ soft brick? What PSI do you operate at? Thanks very much! 
Jonathon, Summer, Tony, Lindsey and Brandon knocking out the wood kiln at Mark Murrey's in Boone. Note the double lintels over the exit flues.
Chimney has 3 chambers. That allows the exit flues to be the same size. Also the dampers are lower and easier to reach.
Next step is the arch.
My wood got a bit wet from the blowing rain during that storm a few days ago. That and a few other issues resulted in a longer than normal firing. A mighty big thanks go to Will Baker and Ken Sedberry who came to the rescue. They both brought a load of dry wood late Saturday night. Never would have made temp without that. I owe you guys!
Unloaded it on Tuesday and found out what that loud exploding sound was that happened at about 600 degrees. My one advancer shelf blew up. It did surprisingly little damage. Lost a few insignificant pots. I did get a small shard in 2 nice pieces (including one of the new chicken plates). I guess I get to keep those now.
Off to make deliveries tomorrow. Pray for gas!
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