Here is an estimated schedule of the process:Preparing clay, throwing, any wet decorative work- one day or more for handbuildingDrying to soft/medium leatherhard for trimming, greenware decorating, smoothing and signing (trimming included)—one to three daysDrying to bone dry- count on one to two weeks (depending on how humid or dry the weather is)Loading the kiln, bisque firing, cool down, unloading- two to three days Glazing- one to three daysLoading the kiln, glaze firing, cool down, unloading—two to three days