Firing Services

The Potters’ Studio has firing services for pottery that you've made at home, in a class or workshop, or somewhere else. We offer low, mid, and high-fire services in our electric and cone 10 gas kilns on a contract basis. No reservations necessary – just bring in your work to our main entrance on 4th Street during regular daytime staff hours (7 days a week, 10am to 5pm).

Effective June 1, 2026, the minimum fee for contract firing will increase to $50.

This adjustment helps cover the administrative support, Studio Technician assistance, kiln/gas usage, and electricity costs required to safely and sustainably operate our firing program. At the current rate, contract firing services are operating at a deficit and are no longer financially sustainable for the Studio.

We recognize that pricing changes can be an adjustment, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to maintain accessible, high-quality ceramic services for our community.

Current Members of The Potters’ Studio receive a significant discount on firing rates.

Students in all our classes receive a free firing allotment with their enrollment.

We are closed for contract firing on the following days: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and from December 24 through January 1.

 

Electric Low-Fire/Bisque

We bisque and Low-Fire to cone 05.

  • Atmosphere: Oxidation

  • Turn-around time: Up to 3 weeks

  • Work must be completely dry

  • Glazed work must not have any glaze on the bottom.

  • Cost:

    • Active/monthly fee paying members: $19.55 per cubic foot

    • Contract firers: (Anyone who is not currently a member): $35.00 per cubic foot

Electric Mid-Fire

Cone 6

  • Atmosphere: Oxidation (vented)

  • Turn-around time: Up to 3 weeks

  • Glazed work must not have any glaze on the bottom. Our studio does not stock cone 5/6 glazes but we are happy to fire work that has your personal cone 5/6 glazes applied

  • Cost:

    • Active/monthly fee paying members: $22.55 per cubic foot

    • Contract firers: (Anyone who is not currently a member): $43.50 per cubic foot

Gas High-Fire

Cone 10

  • Atmosphere: Medium reduction

  • Loading is on a rolling basis. Staff will let you know when you can pick up your work

  • Turn-around time: Up to 3 weeks

  • Contract firers can access our cone 10 glazing area by purchasing a day pass. Glazes are included in the firing fee

  • Glazed work must not have any glaze on the bottom

  • Cost:

    • Active/monthly fee paying members: $28.05 per cubic foot; $23.10 per cubic foot if you use your personal glazes

    • Contract firers: (Anyone who is not currently a member): $63.00 per cubic foot using our studio glazes; $52.50 per cubic foot using your own cone 10 glazes

Payment is due at the time of drop off and there is a $20 minimum charge

Size is measured in cubic inches and calculated as width x length x height + 2”

Firing Service Disclosure Agreement

I understand that:

  • If any pieces are damaged in the firing process I will not hold The Potters' Studio liable for more than the firing charges for the damaged pieces.

  • I am responsible for clearly identifying my work

  • I must photograph my work when dropping off

  • I am responsible for picking up my fired work in a timely manner. If I don't pick up my work within 30 days of the date it has been fired, it will be discarded

  • I agree to pay for any damaged shelves and/or damage to the kiln caused by my work