Akin Davisville Ceramic Kiln

Akin Davisville has one member-run kiln available for firing service. The kiln is privately owned and operated by the kiln technician. Akin does not guarantee kiln firing availability, timing or pricing. Kiln firing services are not included as a part of Akin Membership fees. The kiln is available to fire work for non-Akin members however, there may be longer wait times as Akin Members are prioritized.

LOCATION:
Akin Davisville: 224 Merton St

KILN SPECIFICATIONS:
Kiln internal size is: 23"x 23"x 27"
Maximum shelf width/length: 21"

PRICES:

TEIR 1 - Pay-as-you-go for the PUBLIC
or
TIER 2 - Akin Davisville Members - Potters Collective Option

Downloadable Tier List FAQ

Firing fee is determined by the size of your individual pieces, plus an added 2-inch clearance (shelf and wall clearance).

Here is a guide to calculating an estimate on a full-shelf basis, based on the height of your piece. If your pieces take only a half, a quarter, or an eighth of a 21” shelf, then you can divide the rate proportionately (i.e.: rate shown x 0.5, 0.25, or 0.125). See the firing rules info sheet for more clarity.

  • 9" and above from $60

  • 6" to 8": $36 to $48

  • 3" to 5": $18 - $30

  • 1" to 2": $12

Half kiln: $75

Full kiln: $150

Downloadable Akin davisville Kiln & FIring Rules

The kiln is located in a private art collective building, so please schedule a time to drop off & pick up your pieces. 

To fire with Andrea, please complete this intake form online. After the initial visit, future scheduling may be done via text/email.

CONTACT ANDREA:
kilnsharebyandrea@gmail.com 
@andrealiao.ca

AVAILABILITY FOR APPOINTMENTS:
Tuesday: after 7 PM
Wednesday: after 6 PM
Thursday: after 7 PM
Friday: after 2 PM
Weekends: Varies  

Andrea Liao is a ceramic artist based in Toronto. She began her ceramics journey at the Gardiner Museum (in 2022) and later trained at the Haliburton School of Art + Design (in 2023), where she learned kiln operation and foundational glaze chemistry.

Andrea is an active potter at Akin Davisville and will provide community firing services to support local potters in the midtown area starting mid-December 2025.

TIMING:

  • May vary depending on communal kiln loads. Expect 1-2 weeks on average. Please communicate timelines.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Commercial clays only - no foreign/wild clays accepted. 

    FOR BISQUE

    • Only accepting bone-dry pieces, no cool-touch greenware allowed due to limited storage. Your pieces must be in immediate firing condition upon drop-off.

    FOR GLAZE

    • All pieces must be clean of glaze at the bottom. Underglaze is fine, but you risk defects if it sticks to the cookie/shelf.

    • Please specify if your glaze is runny by adding a note with your piece and elevating your piece onto a cookie.

    SINGLE FIRING

    • Acceptable if you are renting the whole kiln

    • Extra 10% charged for the setup of a custom firing schedule (must provide the preferred ramp schedule and accept the results with any liabilities caused by the experimental approach.)

NOTICE REGARDING DAMAGE: 

  • If your piece is damaged during a joint firing due to another user's piece, you will not be required to cover the cost of the firing.

  • Any damages to the kiln or others' pieces caused by improper submission of your work will be charged to you (including repair costs and the other potter's firing fee).

  • Please ensure your pieces are fully dry and make cookies for your work!

NOTICE REGARDING PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Please be aware the work may be photographed while in process. Please let know if you prefer images of your work to not be shared on social media.

  • Help me support wellbeing at the workplace and notify me if you work has explicit or sensitive content.

NOTICE REGARDING GLAZES: 

  • If you are firing glazes that will run, please make trays for your pieces. If you have no experience using a particular glaze, please make tests before glazing large work to avoid disappointment.

  • Please provide full information about your glazes on arrival; doing so will greatly reduce the risk of damage and will help me provide best service.

OUR COMMITMENT

  • We am committed to firing your pieces in a manner that is appropriate and safe for your work and my kilns.

  • We will refuse firing of work that isn’t safe for the kilns or surrounding work, or which might cause serious damage to the equipment, or may pose a health and safety threat.

PAYMENT

Payments must be made by e-transfers to kilnsharebyandrea@gmail.com.

An invoice will be sent once your pieces are ready for pickup. Payment of your invoice is required prior to the collection of your work.