John Benn and Colleen Gallagher
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Publications

The latest issue of The Log Book (Issue 35 2008) features Harstine Island Wood Kilns and the work of Colleen Gallagher and John Benn. They discuss kiln building and how they fire their work. Color photos illustrate.
thelogbook.net

Shows

Sept. 5-30, 08; South Sound Fire; Island Gallery, Bainbridge Island, WA; reception Sept 5; (woodfire)
Nov. 1 - 2, 08: North Kitsap Arts Festival, Poulsbo, WA; 10 - 6 Sat, 11 - 5 Sun.; (blue and white)
Nov. 14 - 16, 08; Best of the Northwest; Seattle Center, WA; (blue and white)
Nov. 21 - 23, 08; Audobon Wild Arts Festival; Montgomery Park, Portland, OR; (blue and white)
Nov. 29, 08; Harstine Island Holiday House; Community Hall 10 - 3; (blue and white)
Dec. 6- 7, 08; Tidefest, Gig Harbor HS; (blue and white)

Workshops and Classes

May 3, 08; Handbuilding Workshop; Harstine Island Pottery Studio
May 15-18, 08 (plus unloading day); Harstine Island Woodkilns Saltfiring Workshop

HARSTINE ISLAND WOODKILNS WORKSHOPS

On beautifully forested Harstine Island in Puget Sound, south of Seattle, Washington, John Benn and Colleen Gallagher fire in two wood burning kilns: a salt kiln with a Bourry-style firebox and a 25 foot long two-chambered kiln. Their studio is a converted boatbuilding workshop. A spacious kiln shed allows loading and stoking in comfort in all weather. For workshop participants there will be a few glazes available (Shinos mostly) for lining pots. Workshop participants will observe and help loading the kiln and will be assigned to a firing crew shift. Philosophy, theories and opinions on woodfiring are freely dispensed, whether requested or not. A loft in the pottery studio has floor space for sleeping, or you may prefer to sleep in your own camper or tent. Indoor shower and plumbing! Firing crew members are responsible for their own breakfast and lunch. Refrigerator, microwave and propane campstove are available for use. Dinners are more social, with shared responsibility. Workshop fee of $180 includes 2 cu.ft. of firing space.