Firing in an open pit kiln

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Other lessons in this sub-strand

1. The coil technique in pottery
2. Sourcing and preparing clay
3. Making and joining coils
4. Building and smoothing the vessel
5. Decorating and drying
6. Firing in an open pit kiln
7. Making a frame loom
8. Warping the loom
9. Weaving a 2/1 twill
10. Finishing, displaying and critiquing crafts