Marc Lancet is an internationally recognized ceramic artist, and a professor of 3D art at Solano College in Northern California. His work ranges from moderate scale to large architectural pieces, sometimes incorporating metal and other materials. Marc's demonstration and gigantic pit-fire has been a popular annual event at the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA) in Davis.

Lancet demonstrated his pit-firing techniques in a huge pit (20' x 6' x 6'). In addition, Lancet displayed his throwing and hand-building techniques that he developed creating his vessel and sculptural forms. The pit-firing started at sunset, and continued into the evening as a focus for the Hallowe'en Party (live music included). Participants were asked to bring bisque fired ceramic works to be included in the pit- firing.

For a write-up of this workshop, and a guide to pit-firing, visit Andy Clift's Clay Station.