The Ye11ow Studio
September 8-13, 2026
6-Day Wood Firing Workshop in Prince Edward County
Presented in collaboration with The Ye11ow Studio
FUSION MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Dates: September 8-13, 2026
Location: The Ye11ow Studio, 281 main Street, Picton, ON
Registration Opens: February 16, 2026
Cost:
•$875 + HST — Early rate (first 6 registrants)
•$925 + HST — after the first 6 registrants, through June 30
•$950 + HST — July 1 through September 2026
YOU MUST BE A FUSION MEMBER TO REGISTER
FUSION MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: In partnership with The Ye11ow Studio with Dawn & Jay Middleton.
Join a small group of makers for an immersive wood and soda firing in Prince Edward County using a traditional two-chamber noborigama kiln. This FUSION-member-exclusive week offers a rare opportunity to work collaboratively through the full firing cycle — from planning and loading to sustained firing and unloading.
Participants will explore how flame, wood ash, soda, and heat interact with clay to create rich, atmospheric surfaces that can’t be achieved in electric firing. Clay experience is recommended; prior wood-firing experience is not required.
What’s Included
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Collaborative kiln loading and firing with guidance from Dawn and Jay Middleton
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Firing of up to 10–20 bisqued pieces (size guidance provided in advance)
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*Two live Zoom sessions focused on clay choice, form, surface, and firing strategy (recorded)
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A pre-firing check-in closer to the firing date for logistics and Q&A
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A communal dinner hosted by Dawn and Jay
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Time to explore Prince Edward County’s shops, galleries, food, and wine scene
Registration Opens February 16, 2026
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$875 + HST — Early rate (first 6 registrants)
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$925 + HST — after the first 6 registrants, through June 30
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$950 + HST — July 1 through September 2026
*Participants who register on or before March 15, 2026 will receive access to the Zoom sessions.
Where to Stay
September is a popular time in Prince Edward County, so booking accommodations early is recommended. Picton and the surrounding area offer a wide range of options, from boutique motels and waterfront inns to cottages and Airbnb stays.
Some nearby options include:
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Picton Harbour Inn – A waterfront inn in the heart of Picton, close to shops, restaurants, and galleries
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The June Motel (PEC) – A colourful, boutique-style motel near wine country and local attractions
Prince Edward County also has many cottages and short-term rentals, from cozy in-town stays to quiet lakefront retreats. Dawn and Jay are happy to share local recommendations with participants.
Fees for programs cannot be refunded. If you need help or accommodations, please get in touch so we can work together to support you.
About Dawn Middleton
Dawn Middleton is a Canadian ceramic artist and the founder and president of The Ye11ow Studio in Prince Edward County. Her work is shaped by a lifelong relationship with clay, fire, and place, and by years of wood-firing experience across Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United States. Dawn is drawn to the quiet power of process—where time slows, materials speak, and community gathers around the kiln. Through Ye11ow’s Come Fire With Us experiences, she invites participants into a shared rhythm of making, reflection, and transformation guided by flame.
