Kiln Rentals

Medalta’s Shaw Centre is a state-of-the-art ceramic residency facility with a soda kiln, salt kiln, large gas car kiln, Blaauw gas kiln, and seven electric kilns. Although we use them a lot for our residencies and workshops, we also rent them out.

If you don’t have easy access to a specific kiln where you are, consider using ours. It can be a great way for an individual or group to experiment with new firing techniques.

Kiln Rental Costs and Details

Varying cost options listed below, all kiln rentals are GST exempt. Includes use of studio glazes, support material, and one day of studio use. Prices valid until August 31st, 2023.

NOTE: Technical Assistance is required if you have no previous experience with our kilns.

Registration Deadline: ongoing

To book please contact Daniel Labutes at studio@medalta.org

Salt or Soda Kilns

Rental of 16 cu. ft. Soda Kiln OR 16 cu. ft Salt Kiln 2 days of technical assistance (loading & firing) No Technical Assistance 
$750 (CDN) + GST on tech fee only
$375 (CDN) no GST

 

 Fee includes: 24-hour studio access and use of shop glazes

Electric Kilns

Glaze Firing= $9.75 per cu. ft.
Non-glaze Firing = $7.75 per cu. ft.  (exception: test kilns)

A fee or $25 per hour will be added if technical assistance is required to fire electric kilns. (i.e. loading, unloading work for you)

Kiln #4     10 cu. ft. opening 28.5”, depth 27”, shelf  26” Fee
Glaze Firing $87.50
Non-Glaze Firing $67.50

 

Kiln #1(Manual)    4 cu. ft.opening 17.5”, depth 27”, shelf 15.5” Fee
Glaze Firing $39
Non-Glaze Firing $31

 

Kiln #2    6.5 cu. ft.opening 23.5”, depth 27”, shelf  21” Fee
Glaze Firing $63.40
Non-Glaze Firing $50.37

 

Kiln #3     10 cu. ft. opening 28.5”, depth 27”, shelf  26” Fee
Glaze Firing $97.50
Non-Glaze Firing $77.50
Kiln #5      16.5 cu. ft. opening 42”, depth 27”, shelf  26” Fee
Glaze Firing $160.87
Non-Glaze Firing $127.87

 

Kiln #6(Manual)     0.6 cu. ft. opening 11”, depth 9”, shelf  10” Fee
Glaze Firing $14
Non-Glaze Firing $10

 

Kiln #7    0.6 cu. ft. opening 11”, depth 9”, shelf  10” Fee
Glaze Firing $14
Non-Glaze Firing $10

Gas Kilns

Salt 16 cubic ft. stacking space No Technical Assistance Technical Assistance ($375 kiln fee + $375 tech fee)
$375 $750 +GST on tech fee only

 

Soda 16 cubic ft. stacking space No Technical Assistance Technical Assistance ($375 kiln fee + $375 tech fee)
$375 $750 +GST on tech fee only

 

Car Kiln 30 cubic ft. stacking space No Technical Assistance Technical Assistance($275 kiln fee + $375 tech fee)
Glaze Firing $275 $650 +GST on tech fee only
Non-Glaze Firing $215 $590 +GST on tech fee only

Salt & Soda Workshop  3 full days of instruction on glazing, loading, firing, and unloading techniques. Includes Salt & Soda Kiln rental fee  Fee
$1810+GST
BLAAUW 10 cubic ft   Technical Assistance included Fee
Glaze Firing $95
Non-Glaze Firing $82

Wood Kiln

Wood kiln No Technical Assistance Technical Assistance ($825 or $225 kiln fee + $375 tech fee)
$825(wood included)

$225 (wood not incl.)

$1200 +GST on tech fee only

$600 +GST on tech fee only

Raku Kiln

Raku Kiln (includes kiln use for 1 day) Fee (per day)
$50