FACILITIES
STUDIO PANSA'S FACILITIES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
The studio is nearly 400 m² in size, and has several spaces dedicated to different purposes.
We believe that an atmosphere of tranquility in the studio is very important. The layout is functional, but also aesthetically pleasing. We use, for example, robust workbenches, wood and steel. We use natural light and shade, have plants and grow a lot of green in several places.
The studio consists of:
- A large open space with many tables for handbuilding with clay
- A space for pottery wheels, with at least 10 wheels
- A separate area for courses
- A separate glazing area
- Storage shelves for members and for storing greenware, bisqueware and glazeware
- A spacious kiln area with 3 big kilns
- A small office space
- A kitchen and lounge area, including a small library of inspiring books
Pottery wheels
We have a variety of professional pottery wheels.
- Shimpo RK3-e's
- Shimpo 21's
- Shimpo Whisper T's
Hand tools
Many small tools are available to use for handbuilding or throwing/trimming on the wheel. All tools are available for anyone. If you bring your own tools, you can store them on your own shelf.
Storage space members
Kilns
We now have big kilns
- 1 toploader 250l
- 1 frontloader 240l
When demand gets higher we will buy more or bigger kilns. We will keep a steady firing flow and will eventually fire daily if necessary.
Set temperature kiln firing is included in the membership. If members go over 40 liters of glaze oxidation firing per month we will charge a bit extra.
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FIRINGS
Communal firing runs continuously. You can leave your finished drying work on a shelf. It will be fired as soon as possible. You can always ask the mentor or technician on duty about the upcoming firings. If you want to do a special firing, you can rent a kiln.
CLAY
We have a couple of clay types for sale. These clays are a few of our selected favourites.
Some examples that we carry:
- a general fine white stoneware
- a general course white stoneware
- a porcelain body
- a black stoneware
- a groggy bit browner clay
Spray booth
A spray booth with water curtain. To work with this machine you first need to do an induction with one of our mentors, for safety reasons. This is free of charge.
Slab roller
Mold making area
A space to work separately from the clay areas to work on your molds. We also host mold making workshops.
In-house glazes
Use of Pansa’s glazes is included in the membership. We have at least 12 different pre-mixed glazes you can use.