Facilities

Robert K. Johnson Wood Shop

Our newly renovated wood shop is open seven days a week, year-round from 6 AM to midnight. The shop is currently only available to artists-in-residence with wood shop experience.

Completed with support from the Low Road Foundation.

Inventory

Basics
  • Claw hammer
  • A few clamps
  • Various hand saws
  • Level
  • Framer square
  • Screwdrivers
  • Various drill bits and driver bits

For wood

  • Panel saw
  • SawStop table saw with 52-inch fence
  • 12-inch sliding compound miter saw
  • Air compressor with pneumatic nailers
  • Small drill press and bandsaw
  • 12.5-inch planer
  • Corded sander with dust extractor
  • Impact drivers and drills
  • Jigsaw
  • Router
  • Circular saw
  • Angle grinder
  • Pocket screw jig

Kiln

The Wassaic Project has a Paragon high-firing kiln that uses cones. The kiln is only available to experienced ceramic artists-in-residence under the supervision of staff.

This kiln has different heat settings that are adjusted manually; our maximum heat setting for artists-in-residence is Cone 6 (2200°F or 1200 °C). We also have basic ceramic tools and boards for use.

Max firing temp: We have Cone 6 available to use (Cone 6 max).
Inner Dimensions: 25" deep x 28" wideKiln shelf size: 21" (one full shelf and two half shelves)