Reedy Marsh Wood Fire Challenge

Enthusiasm kept the fire going inspite of the rains.

It was a memorable day.

This was the last day of the conference organized by Neil Hoffmann.

Through the conference we met, worked, shared and learnt from a lot of people.

Remembering them......
Anne
Alana
Michel
Adam
Tara
Jilly
Sandy
Steve
Dan
Gyan
Alex
Anna
Will
Cilla
Luke

and more who made the actual event possible.

A few images to give a glimpse of the last day of event.
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Continental Drift, Deloraine Creative Studios

This exhibition showcased eight artists from south India.

Ray Meeker

Deborah Smith

Aarti Vir

Rakhee Kane

Adil Writer

Ashwini Bhat

and Antra Sinha

This show was curated by Ray Meeker and Madhulika Ghosh.

Inaugurated by Janet Mansfield.

Part of WOODFIRETASMANIA 2011

WoodFireTasmania 2011

The conference lasted four days.

The events were spread out in the beautiful town of Deloraine.

There were nine exhibitions showcasing works from different parts of the world, a delegate show, talks, forums, panels and demonstrations.

Reedy Marsh Workshop

Neil Hoffmann's studio has four kilns.

Two phoenix fast fires

Two long throat train kilns.

It was a four day workshop.

Four mentors

Jack Troy

Owen Rye

Malina Monks

Tara Wilson

Sixteen participants

Ronnie

Chris

Anna

Alex

Joey

Ashley

Tim

Ashwini

Aarti

Lisa

Mel

Lucy

Madhulika

Cilla

Luke

Lisa from Hobart

First day kilns were packed with pots from each participant.

Firing of the train kilns started soon after loading and lasted 30 hours approx.

Phoenix fast fires were fired for 12 hours approx.

Kilns were cooled faster than usual.

Pots unloaded as soon as they could be handheld.