I take my role as kiln technician for daughter Holly’s pottery kiln very seriously. It sits in our studio – a classic Cromartie kiln from the 80’s. Holly and her pottery friend Rosa get to load it and unload it. In between, I get to turn it ON, turn it UP, and turn it OFF – sometimes at quite unearthly hours of the night!
It’s a joy when Holly and Rosa turn up in Rosa’s wonderfully messy, beaten-up old Citroen, open the door of the kiln, and unload it’s precious, still warm contents.
They often make a day of it, bringing lunch, and glazing up or loading the next batch. This particular day was a much more hurried affair. But included two oatmilk coffees in stunning brand new cups fresh from the Cromartie! Plus cake of course!
Emptying the kiln 
New from the kiln 
Coffee and cake 
Rosa and Holly
Check out Holly’s Instagram here.
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