question for the potters

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This question is for potters (don't know if there are any here!):

For those of you who own a potter's wheel, do you also own a kiln? I know there are some small ones that okay for home use. If you don't have a kiln at home, how do you "fire" your pieces or maybe you don't?

I have taken classes at a ceramics studio, but the cost and inconvenience are starting to become a drag. I'd love to just get down and dirty at home.

Thanks for any insight!