Members of the public are invited to make use of the extensive kiln facilities at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts for the purposes of firing ceramic ware.
To receive an access application form, or for information on guidelines for access and training on the use of the kilns, please call 291-6864.
Kilns Available and Fee Structure:
| Kiln | Size | Cost* |
| Electric Kiln | (7-10 cu. ft.) Bisque | $42.29 per firing |
| Electric Kiln | (7-10 cu. ft.) Glaze to cone 6 | $52.21 per firing |
| Electric Kiln | (7-10 cu. ft.) Cone 9 | $65.30 per firing |
| Raku Kiln 3 hours | 20 in dia, x 26 in. high | $187.32 ($36.51 per each extra hour) |
| Top Hat Gas Kiln | 18 cu. ft. | $178.88 per firing |
| Car Gas Kiln | 60 cu.ft. | $710.86 per firing |
| Sawdust Kiln | 25 cu.ft. | $57.31 per firing |
| Wood/Soda Kiln | Call for Estimate |
| *Plus Technical Supervision Costs | $31.39 per hour | |
| *Plus Insurance Charges | $1.00 per hour | |
| *Plus Damage Deposit | $200.00 | |
| *Plus taxes |
“Participating in the firing process at the Shadbolt’s wood fire kiln, standing mesmerized watching the flames and holding the final result was worth all the early struggles with centering, throwing and pulling those initial ‘freeform’ pieces.”
- Gayle, "Birth of A Vase"
