A pottery kiln is a type of oven that heats to a temperature high enough to harden clay. To make pottery, one first needs clay, refined and placed on a potter’s wheel, fired in a kiln, then glazed and fired again.
When starting out, it is important to have essential tools like the needle tool and wire tool, indispensable for scoring and cutting clay.
If your studio is small, optimize the space as cleverly as possible. The right flooring should be hard, durable, easy to clean, and handle water, with options like polished concrete and vinyl. Air filtration is crucial to prevent dust and fumes.
Consider the amount of space a kiln and wheel will occupy in your home studio. Proper lighting and electricity, as well as storage for supplies, are key. Also, think about an efficient workflow and grouping tools accordingly.
The type of pottery, number of people working, and storage needs will impact the ideal size of your pottery studio. A typical home pottery studio could range from 150 to 300 square feet.