{"product_id":"electric-kiln-firing-maintaining-with-ian-childers-santa-monica","title":"Electric Kilns 101: Firing \u0026 Maintenance for Beginners with Ian Childers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is open for people of any level who own an electric kiln or are interested in owning an electric kiln. Led by visiting artist Ian Childers, learn the basics of how to own, operate, and maintain an electric kiln in this one-day workshop at our Santa Monica studio. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIan will review maintenance, operation, and loading methods for electric kilns for beginners who are new to kilns or kiln-curious! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe workshop will center around demonstrations of how to load, operate, and maintain a SKUTT kiln, but everything learned can be translated to any electric kiln!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation and Dates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3_S4y\" data-hook=\"working-days-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_-5WYO\" data-hook=\"working-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_13Nt6\" data-hook=\"working-intervals\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eStill Life Studio \/\/ Santa Monica\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e850 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-day workshop will focus on the basics of electric kilns for beginners. This includes a discussion and demonstration of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to order a kiln \/ selecting the right kiln for you and your studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to how electric kilns work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Programming the kiln \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral maintenance and upkeep for the life of the kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiln shelves, electric considerations, ordering replacements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThermocouple - general maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to load a kiln with considerations for both bisque, glaze, and specialty firings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting common problems and error codes\/ advanced repair options with extended use  \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRelays, \u003c\/span\u003eelements, brick repair\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003ePolicies\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease plan to arrive early so we can start class promptly at the scheduled time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a cancellation fee of $20 for all workshops. Cancellations made 4 or more days before the date of class will be refunded minus this fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur classes are intended for adults. If you have a child under 18 who is interested in taking a class, please email us before enrolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Still Life Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884530741504,"sku":"S04WRK0726ICSM","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8268\/5084\/files\/DECEMBER_15.jpg?v=1782297704","url":"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/products\/electric-kiln-firing-maintaining-with-ian-childers-santa-monica","provider":"Still Life Ceramics Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}