Firing

Made it at home but need a kiln? We offer firing services for experienced makers who don’t require studio access. Work must be ready to fire and meet studio standards.

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Our Firing Membership is designed for independent ceramicists who create off-site and need consistent, reliable kiln access.

This membership includes kiln firing only and does not include studio access, use of tools or equipment, glazing materials, or storage space. All work must be fully dry (bone dry for greenware), properly labeled, and made from studio-approved clay bodies prior to drop-off.

Firing Membership costs $100/month and includes roughly two full kiln shelves per month (or comparable volume). Additional shelf space may be available for an additional fee. Size and height limits apply, and all pieces must meet studio firing guidelines.

Work must be picked up within the designated pickup window after notification. Slow Matter is not responsible for breakage, glaze defects, or other firing outcomes inherent to the ceramic process.

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FAQ

  • Turnaround time depends on kiln schedules but is typically around 1 week. We will notify you when your work is ready for pickup.

  • We bisque fire to Cone 06 and glaze fire to Cone 5. Occasionally, we will do luster fires depending on demand which we fire to cone 018.

  • Glazes are NOT included in the firing membership. A variety of clay is available for purchase, however we do not have any glaze for sale at this time.

  • No. This membership is strictly meant for people to drop off and pick up their work. If you need studio & glaze access, consider our No-Shelf Membership option here!

  • Firing Membership includes roughly two full kiln shelves each with a height of 12" per month (roughly 5 cubic ft.). Additional firing space may be available for an additional fee.

  • During open hours Thursday-Sunday from 12-5pm. If you cannot make it during these times, please contact us directly.

  • Once notified, members have 30 days to pick up their work. After 30 days, work will be discarded or reclaimed due to limited storage space.

  • You can use any clay body as long as you know what Cone (aka temperature) it needs to be fired to. This is extremely important as the wrong temperature clay body could cause severe kiln damage. If you are uncertain, please ask us for guidance! We are more than happy to help.

  • There are not designated parking spaces, however there is plenty of free 2-hour street parking.