Recently, in my Total and Utter Carnage post, I told you about how I had a few explosions in the kiln and I was devastated by the mess and frustration of losing so much art because I had not waited long enough to let it dry. This week, I got to open the kiln to a colorful, glassy party of bobbleheads. Opening the kiln on a glaze firing is SO satisfying. As an art teacher, there is nothing as rewarding as seeing a successful project turn out really well for almost every kid. Especially a project that has many hours of behind the scenes work for the teacher. I decided to unload this class from the kiln and run a shop vac in the bottom to get rid of all of the carnage once and for all. Then, I loaded up as much glazed clay as I could fit in the kiln, and started a new batch firing.
While it fired, I worked at school. Yes, I know it is spring break, but putting in a few hours of time while the building is quiet put me ahead for the next month or so. I took down an art display and replaced it with another one...most likely the last one I will put in that spot this year! Also, I organized my bookshelf, cabinets and worked in the supply closet. I am hoping to post an 'after' picture sometime next week. I still have a few more things to sort through first. I also graded papers and painted banners for the slice of life party. I had a very long 'school' to-do list as I waited for that load of clay to fire. Honestly I could spend a whole day more up there working, but I brought a few things home and now I need to relax for the last few days of spring break that we have left.....
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