Fire & Flux: Soda Fire Workshop With Mayco

Class Details

Hosts: Clay-King & Mayco Colors
Date: Friday, May 29 – Saturday, May 30
Skill Level: All levels (minimum age for students is 16 years)
Location: Clay-King facility & Studio
Special Guest Artists: Todd Hickerson, Liv Fish, and Erin Cramer

Fire & Flux: Soda Fire Workshop

Join us for an immersive, hands-on ceramics experience at Clay-King! This special collaboration between Clay-King and Mayco explores the dynamic beauty of wood, gas, and soda firing—all using 100% Mayco glazes.

Todd Hickerson from Mayco will be back sharing the newest glaze techniques along with all your favorites.

Special carving demo with Liv Fish and a carving practice station.

Throwing Big demo with Erin Cramer.

Pit fire on Saturday.

Whether you’re looking to expand your glazing skills or experience atmospheric firing techniques, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect.

Friday, May 29 – Saturday, May 30

Clay-King Studio
310 Gossett Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307

What to Expect

• Wood/gas soda kiln firing using Mayco glazes
• Pit firing experience
• Live demos
• Hands-on glazing and kiln loading
• Collaborative and educational environment

What to Bring

• Up to 8 bisque-fired pieces (~ 6″ x 6″)
• Cone 10 clay required
• 2 additional bisque pieces for pit firing
• (Optional) Greenware may be dropped off at least one week early for bisque firing

Provided:

• 3 bisque pieces from Mayco for glaze workshop
• Light Breakfast/Lunch/Snacks
• Glazes

Tentative Schedule

Friday, May 29

• 10:00–10:30 AM– Light breakfast & intro
• 10:30 AM–12:00 PM– Mayco glaze presentation + demos (Todd Hickerson)
• 12:00–1:00 PM– Lunch (provided) + pit fire start
• 1:00–3:00 PM– Glazing session
• 3:00–5:00 PM– Soda Kiln loading
• 5:00 PM onward– Kiln candling (overnight preheat)
• Dinner on your own

Saturday, May 30

• 9:00 AM– Kiln stoking begins + light breakfast
• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM– Rotating sessions:
  • Pit fire prep
  • Carving demo with Liv Fish
  • Hands-on carving practice
• 12:00–1:00 PM– Lunch (provided) Light the Pit
• 1:00–2:30 PM– Glaze techniques with Todd
• 3:00–4:30 PM– “Throwing Big” demo with Erin Cramer
• 5:00–6:00 PM– Dinner break (not provided)
• 6:00–8:00 PM– Soda firing + kiln shutdown

When will my pots be ready?
 Pickup begins after Wednesday, June 3
Hours: 9 AM–5 PM (Sat: 9:30 AM–3 PM)
Shipping available ($35–$50 + waiver required)

Studio Policies

Class Cancellation:

• Cancel more than 5 days before start date of the first class – Full Refund
• Cancel within 5 days of the first class – Tuition Credit for 100% of class fee.
• Cancel after first class – Tuition Credit for 50% of class fee
• Cancel after second class – Not Refundable
• Missed classes are not refundable and cannot be made up on a later date.

Workshop Cancellation:

• Cancel more than 3 days before workshop – Full Refund
• Cancel within 3 days – Tuition Credit