We worked most of the day loading the kiln with experts Klari and Jakob.  Each piece had to have clay “pads” placed under it so it would not fuse to the kiln shelves.  There was a sense of release (not relief) as our pieces were loaded into the kiln and handed the firing of the work over to those who know the kiln best.  Margaret has much riding on the successful firing of the kiln as she needs this work for an exhibit at the ICS Gallery in June and in Nanaimo in July.

However, we know as all ceramacists, that once the kiln is loaded, it is in the hands of not only the skilful kiln firers, but it also depends upon the elements, the loading of the kiln and the quality of the wood being used.  We were pleased to see Klari place her favourite (we thought, as it was beautiful) kiln angel on top of the kiln to watch over the firing and assure success.