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John Thies, Potter and Wood Fire Kiln Builder
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Workshops 

Manabigama Kiln Building Workshop and Firing
with John Thies and
Bill van Gilder
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more information

Wood firing in Maryland 

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  • Manabigama Pottery Center

    John Thies is now located in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is currently building the New Manabigama Pottery Center ... CLICK HERE!

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    Manabigama Pottery Center

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  •  Manabigama Kiln Building

    To See the Beautiful Manabigama Kilns that Have Been Built Across the United States AND Internationally ... CLICK HERE!

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    Kiln building

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  • Manabigama "#47"


    Built by Chris Cooley, from the Washington Redskins!

    Click here to see more pictures of the kiln building process...

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    FEATURED KILN

    "#47" by Chris Cooley, Leesburg, VA

  • 577 Foundation

    Workshop was led by Bill van Gilder, John Thies and Julie Beutler, ceramic director at the center. The kiln was completed and ready to load in 4 days! Read More...



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    FEATURED kiln

    577 Foundation, Perrysburg, OH

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