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Steve Harrison describes taking home a ‘perfect system’ Bourry box kiln

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iring a Bourry box down-draught kiln can be quiet, calm and civilised. Most of the time is spent sitting and watching the firebox work. When larger pieces of hardwood are used, a single stoke of wood can last up to one hour. I like this kind of firing; it makes for a very laid-back firing experience, but of course it isn't for everyone.

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Greg Crowe on his McKnight Residency at the Northern Clay Center| Greg Crowe

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or three months, from July to August 2008, I undertook a McKnight Artists Residency for Ceramic Artists, awarded by the Northern Clay Centre (NCC), Minneapolis, MN, US. I was also supported in this residency by a Mid-Career Fellowship from the WA Department for Culture and the Arts. I originally became aware of the NCC in 2002 when participating in the Upper St Croix Valley Studio Tour, Minnesota. I was invited to participate by Jeff Oestreich, and was based at his studio, about an hour’s drive north of Minneapolis. Whilst there I visited the NCC a couple of times and was very impressed with the facilities and the very professional promotion of all aspects of ceramics.

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Steve Harrison describes taking home a ‘perfect system’ Bourry box kiln

Greg Crowe on his McKnight Residency at the Northern Clay Center| Greg Crowe