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In association with Woodfire Tasmania 2011Four Day Pre Conference Firing workshopWoodfire Tasmania 2011 | Carol and Arthur Rosser | SideStoke home |
| The workshop will be a four day event run by Carol and Arthur Rosser. A kiln much the same as the Oztrain kiln
will be fired with wood from Eucalyptus and Acacia trees native to the
Tasman Peninsula with the aim of encouraging natural ash effects.
Participants will be encouraged to bring a few pots to put in the kiln. Free camping and some cooking facilities are available at the venue. Local accomodation is available as this is a beautiful area less than 30km from the Port Arthur penal settlement historic site. See below for costs. Email arosser@sidestoke.com to express interest.
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| Saturday April 23 | Packing the kiln for natural ash effects |
| Sunday April 24 | Commence 40 hour firing |
| Monday April 25 | Conclude firing, including controlled reduced cooling procedure |
| Tuesday April 26 | Open the kiln and discuss results |
| Thursday April 28 2011 | Woodfire Tasmania 2011 commences at Deloraine |
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firing will be held at 552 Dam Road, Saltwater River, Tasmania.
Repeatedly double click on Hobart in the active Google map then zoom in on the lower marker to
find the location. It will be possible to travel by bus to the
workshop area from Hobart, and from the venue to Deloraine on Wednesday April 27.
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Rosser workshop fees (in Australian dollars) Payable by personal cheque, direct bank deposit or PayPal |
Full cost: $160 Student cost: $130 Non-refundable deposit : $50 payable by 1st Feb 2011 |
| Morning and afternoon teas will be provided without charge. Free camping. |
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