An anagama or wood kiln is one of the oldest styles of kilns in Japan. It takes a crew of at least six workers to stoke the kiln twenty-four hours a day for six days. An anagama kiln reaches temperatures of 2350° F. (1250° C).

Unglazed clay pieces fired in an anagama produce an array of colors natural in the clay itself. The natural ash deposit produced in the wood kiln makes each piece a one-of-a-kind true work of art.

Omaha ClayWorks fires the anagama kiln several times a year. Because of the labor intensive nature of the firing and the size of the kiln, students, artists and people from the community are welcome.

If you are interested in learning more about the woodfiring process call the studio at (402) 346-0560.