Winter Wood Symposium 2026

About this event

Thirteen Days! Four Kilns! One Symposium! November 30th – December 12th @ Morean Center for Clay Lead Artists: John Bradford, Scott Rutherford 12-15 Cubic Ft. Per Participant Featured Kilns: Anagama, Groundhog, Train, Salt, and more! Price: $450 Did you miss us? The Winter Wood Symposium is back at the Morean Center for Clay! We’re sending 2026 off in a blaze of fire this December, so join us for an unforgettable week of clay and camaraderie. Natural fiber clothing and closed-toed shoes are required. No plastic! Gloves, glaze, and wadding are provided. Every participant must signup for at least one shift during the course of the firing. Our firing leads will be giving lectures throughout the week, so bring a notebook and a pen! All participants will need to bring cone 10 bisque work to this event. Between 12 and 15 cubic feet of work is recommended. This is a great opportunity to fire large pieces. Tall pieces are highly encouraged! Dates and times for artist talks will be emailed out to participants as the symposium approaches. Pull something out of the fire that you gotta show off? Submit your piece for our Woodfire Symposium Exhibition in January 2027. Include the piece’s title, the price/NFS (not for sale), and which kiln you fired it in. Paperwork will be provided after unloading. To cap off the Symposium, we’re throwing a party! Kick back and celebrate your hard work at Woodstack 2: Woodfire Boogaloo! Enjoy a night of food, wine, local artist booths, and live music right here at the Morean Center for Clay. All are welcome, even if you did not participate in the workshop, so invite your friends and show off your amazing work