A ceramics firing service is available to studio holders on site at London Sculpture Workshop (Unit 0) upon request. Their two kilns can fire to various temperatures, from bisque to glazed work, including decals and lustre. The turnover time is dependent on how busy the studio is at that time.

Please contact London Sculpture Workshop in advance by email to confirm if they can help you [email protected] detailing:

• the work you wish to fire
• the type of firing and temperature
• the date you wish to fire
  
  Kiln Sizes
  
  Kiln 1
  Interior Dimensions
  
• height 76cm (Please note: the top is arched and reaches a height of 79cm in the middle)
  
• width 44-54cm (Please note: the bricks at the top lean in, making the width there 44cm)
  
• depth 58.5cm
  
  Kiln 2
  There is a small circular kiln with a capacity of 43 x 39cm with 3 round shelves 35cm in diameter.
  
  Access
  The kilns are based in London Sculpture Workshop, First Floor, Unit 0, Thames-Side Studios, First Floor, Harrington Way, London, SE18 5NR. There is lift access to the studio.
  
  Firing Prices
  The costs are charged per firing. Prices vary depending on the temperature and time taken.
  
  This includes kiln-loading, kiln-programming and electricity costs. Studio holders based at Thames-Side Studios receive a discount to the listed pdf prices, please email [email protected] for details.
  
  Preparation and delivery
  In order to ensure timely firing and for the work to be fired during the required timeframe two weeks advance notice should be given. Otherwise it might mean that the firing will happen at a later date.
  
• The kilns are loaded and fired Monday-Friday during working hours (not during the weekend).
  
• It is your responsibility to deliver work to Unit 0.
  
• It is your responsibility to ensure the work is ready to fire (thoroughly dried, well wiped underneath). Otherwise firing can be refused on these grounds.
  
• Please provide details of materials used (clay type, glaze type and firing temperatures).
• Firing turnaround is three working days to allow for loading, firing, cooling and unloading.
  
• Kiln bookings are confirmed by payment in advance. Packaging should be taken away once items are delivered. Unfortunately storage cannot be offered.
  
  Please note
  For health and safety reasons London Sculpture Workshop cannot fire anything that would create a vast amount of smoke, i.e. clay with significant amount of organic materials inside.
  
  For further information email [email protected]