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Soda Firing Workshop 2025

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Please fill out the form below to express your interest in the 2025 soda firing workshop with Ben Eberle. Submitting a form does not guarantee you a spot, but we will try to accommodate as many people as possible. Once all forms are in and we assign spots, we will send you a workshop payment link.

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Do you plan to take class or be an AIR for Sept/Oct session?

Only students enrolled in Sept/Oct are eligible to join the soda firing.

Yes

How would you like to participate?

Option 1: Full spot @ $400 = 25lbs of clay, WILL attend the firing Option 2: Half spot @ $275 = 12.5lbs of clay, WILL attend the firing Option 3: Half spot @ $125 = 12.5lbs of clay, WILL NOT attend the firing

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Soda Firing with Ben Eberle
Shelburne Falls, MA

October 18 - 19, 2025: Glaze, load the kiln, and fire continuously overnight, soda late in the day Sunday.

October 25, 12pm: Unload day!

Workshop max: 14 spots

Full spot: $400, includes 25lbs of clay + attendance at the firing.

Half spot with attendance: $275 and includes 12.5lbs of clay + attendance at the firing.

Half spot work only: $125 and includes 12.5lbs of clay, but you will send your work only, not attend the firing.

Workshop participants MUST be students or AIR in Sept/Oct session.

Priority will be given to students who would like a full spot and can commit to attending both days of the firing (10/18-10/19) AND the unload day (10/25).

Workshop Info:

We will provide ST508 wood fire stoneware clay, which is rated for high temperatures. Do not use your regular studio clay.
No plates or large bowls, but otherwise, you can make whatever you would like from your allotment of wood fire clay, except plates and large bowls Pieces around 4-5” wide and/or 8-9” tall work best. You will also want some small filler pieces to fit in the gaps between pots and pack the kiln.
Glazing on Friday October 17 will be an option for participants who arrive early.
Breakfast and lunch will be potluck by participants on both Saturday and Sunday. Dinner on Saturday will be a group pizza order.
Plan to return Saturday, October 25 at 12pm for the kiln unload.

Housing Options:

Airbnb in Shelburne falls or surrounding towns. Several options within 15 min drive.
Rent from friends of Ben who are 8 mins away from the kiln site.
Camp on the kiln grounds with access to the property owner’s bathroom (Molly Cantor).