The place to be for anyone working with ceramics
The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is the place to be for anyone working with ceramics. You'll have access to our the extensive kiln facilities, including electric, gas, raku, sawdust, soda and wood kilns.
Kiln sizes and costs
Kiln |
Size |
Cost |
---|---|---|
Electric | 0.59 cu. ft. Test Kiln | Call for details |
Electric | 6.5 cu. ft. bisque | $72.39 per firing |
Electric | 10 cu. ft. bisque | $75.27 per firing |
Electric | 6.5 cu. ft. glaze to cone 6 | $87.34 per firing |
Electric | 10 cu. ft. glaze to cone 6 | $89.93 per firing |
Electric | 6.5 cu. ft. cone 9 | $104.70 per firing |
Raku | $271.12 for 3 hours and $53.61 every additional hour after that. | |
Blaauw | 29 cu. ft. | Call for details |
Sawdust | $81.40 per firing | |
Soda | 35 cu. ft. | Call for details |
Wood | 53 cu. ft. | Call for details |
Top Hat | Call for details |
The following additional costs may apply to kiln rentals, depending on the firing type.
- Technical supervision/support: $45.75 per hour
- Insurance charges (electric/gas only): $1.65 per hour - when you're not participating in the loading or firing
- Damage Deposit: $500.00
- GST: 5%
Note: For renting all other kilns, where you're participating in the loading and firing, including raku, sawdust, soda and wood kilns, you'll need private insurance.
Kiln types
Have questions?
Call Jay MacLennan, our ceramic technician, at 604-205-3042 or email [email protected].