An Ancient Fire Rekindled...

The Southwest Kiln Conference is an annual gathering of potters, archaeologists, and enthusiasts who come together to explore and recreate ancient Southwestern pottery techniques. Think of it as part artist meetup, part history lab—folks bring their own clay pots, fire them in traditional setups like trench or pit kilns, and swap ideas about how the old masters pulled it off.

The 2026 conference was held on September 17 – 20 at Salmon Ruins Museum in Bloomfield, New Mexico. See photos and video of this event here