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 2025 conference will be held October 17 – 19 at Eastern Arizona College in Safford, Arizona. Learn more by clicking the link below and signing up for our email newsletter.