Let’s get this kiln party started!

The countdown to the 2025 anagama firing is on, and we’re ready to roll! Thanks to our amazing host, Graham Houston, the first batch of wood has been cut and split, and now it’s time for the fun part—stacking!

This is a hands-on, get-your-hands-dirty kind of job, involving plenty of lifting and barrowing. So, throw on your sturdy shoes, grab some garden gloves, pack a water bottle, and don’t forget that sun protection. Oh, and if you can, bring something tasty to share for lunch! We’ll only be stacking part of the wood this time around, but don’t worry—if you can’t make it, there will be plenty more chances to pitch in later. Plus, less physical tasks will come up as the firing day approaches!

Here’s a perk: by helping with the anagama build-up, you get the chance to enter TWO more pots into the firing. Pretty sweet, right?

Need a ride? Mal’s got you covered! He can take 3 or 4 people up in his car and will leave the clubrooms at 9:15 sharp.