Kiln Name: The Naselle Studio Kiln
Kiln Type: Hybrid cross-draft/anagama kiln
Kiln Design: The “Manabigama Kiln” was designed by John Thies, Bill van Gilder, and Stan Burgess
Kiln Completion: 01/02/2024
Test Firing Date: 2/16/2024 – 2/17/2024
Inaugural Firing Date: 5/10/2024 – 5/11/2024
Refractory Materials supplied by Larkin Refractory Solutions. Lithonia, Georgia
Foundation by Johnson and Sons Excavating
Concrete Pad by Johnson Homes
Pavilion by Mad Framing Plus, LLC
Kiln Construction by Randy McClelland and Colin Meston
Steel Bracing by Greg Gentry