October Firing at the Gustin Anagama

October is a beautiful month in New England, and the weather was perfect for the loading and firing at Chris Gustin's studio in South Dartmouth, MA. Loading commenced on Thursday, October 6th, and was finished up on Sunday, the 9th.

Front stack of anagama after loading, pre-fire.

 Once the floor grate and firebox door was in place, pre-heating began. On Monday, October 10th the front chamber was started, and on Sunday, October 16th, the third chamber was completed. There were many pieces in this firing, from clay artists around the country, that had been donated for the Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts' 25th Anniversary Invitational Wood Fire Auction, Exhibition, and Raffle. Unloading was on Saturday, October 29th.

Front stack of anagama after firing, pre-unloading.

Below are images of pieces I had in this firing. Inquiries about these works are welcomed. Please contact me, via email, at lmkoonce@mindspring.com for additional views, dimensions, prices, etc.

Chawan (Tea Bowls)

On Exhibition: From the Center to the Edge

2

Yunomi (Tea Cups)

  

1

SOLD

3

SOLD

On Exhibition: 2012 Yunomi Invitational

SOLD

Tokkuri (Sake Flasks)

On Exhibition: Ocean in a Cup

2

On Exhbition: Ocean in a Cup

Katakuchi (Sake Pourer)

1

Guinomi (Sake Cups)

1

2

3

On Exhibition: 100 Wood Fired Cups

5

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