Cambridge Wood-Fired Pottery

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

While the kiln was cooling yesterday, I had the opportunity to go to the Cambridge Winery and burn a substantial collection of grape vines. The ash is rather high in silica and can be used for a fatty, opaque white glaze. There will be pots available with this glaze coming up for The Clay Collective Spring Pottery Tour coming up May 2nd and 3rd. More information can be found on our website, https://www.theclaycollective.net/

10/23/2025

Only two days away from the Earth Wood and Fire Artist Tour and my showroom is stocked with pots from the first two firings of my new kiln. It's been quite the process over the last two years that finally came to fruition this past month. I was pleased with how well the kiln performed as well as the results considering the kiln is still in seasoning mode. Each trial by fire reveals a bit more information that can be applied to the next firing which hopefully will lead to even better results. With that said very much am looking forward to the next one!
More information on this weekends art tour can be found at:
https://www.earthwoodandfiretour.com/

10/15/2024

The countdown is on! The artist event of the season is happening October 26 and 27. See the work, download the map and learn more at https://earthwoodandfiretour.com

10/10/2024

With only two weeks away, The Earth Wood and Fire Artist Tour is fast approaching! I finished firing my kiln recently and will be busy getting for it. I hope you can make the effort to join me and a host of other fine artist in Eastern Dane and Jefferson County!

06/02/2024

05/31/2024

Its been absolutely delightful working with Estonian potter/sculpture, Anne Pärtna this last week building the Midwest Fire Fest sculpture that will be fired this upcoming week and revealed next Saturday evening, June 8 at 9 PM. Come on down to Westside Park in Cambridge, Wisconsin and see what we are all crowing about!!

05/11/2024

Just one month away!

Jefferson County’s Midwest Fire Festival is a magical event, unlike anything else! In the heart of Downtown Cambridge, this two-day festival features live mu...

05/10/2024

Over the years, I've felt the need to build a smaller kiln that would suit my abilities as I age. It's funny how things have a tendency to falling in your lap Call it serendipity or simple luck but once I made the decision to move forward with the project, an add appeared in Marketplace for firebrick. I just finished palletizing 4000 that in part, will be my new kiln. Located in Southern Illinois, the seller was super accommodating and extremely helpful. For interested potters, most of the brick are 3 inch Asley "Pilot" Super Duties . They were classified as "seconds" but frankly I found the flaws to be negligible. Mostly slight cracks, chips and minor warping. The price was fantastic and there was easy access to palletize them as well as a skid steer for loading and a local trucker. If anyone is interested, pm me and I'll get you the contact.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dbaf2daaa74663c10268bc5/t/5ec2aed1066037489e049cb6/1589817045287/PDS+PILOT+D.P.+Super+Duty+Firebrick.pdf

05/02/2024