Wheel Throwing and Alternative Firing Class

Learn how to make your own ceramic pieces and experience a thrilling alternative firing experience!


Firebird Studios
Firebird Studios
5.0 (96)
3k followers

2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests

$90 (Afterpay available)


Gold Coast
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Craft
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Pottery
This class is split into two sessions, with Firebird Studios and Beautiful Things by Jasmine.
Session 1 at Firebird Studios:
In the first segment of your adventure, you'll create two vessels (max dimensions 12cm high, 10cm wide/deep), guided by the skilled hands and expertise of instructors.
Session 2 at Beautiful Things by Jasmine:
Select your alternative firing experience from the options listed below, all are $70 each. We will book this for you at your first session. NB: There needs to be a 30-day gap before your second experience, to allow for bisque firing to occur.
Obvara
Obvara is a 12th-century Eastern European technique that involves dipping a hot vessel into a fermented mixture of flour, yeast, sugar, and water, followed by rapid cooling. This thrilling process creates unique and spectacular patterns with each dip.
Hair and Feather
Hair and Feather is a technique which involves carbonising feathers and other materials like hair, sugar, and woodchips onto your heated vessel. These materials create smoke patterns and carbon trails that remain as decoration once the pottery cools, instantly creating a stunning decorative vessel.
Saggar
The Saggar technique involves assembling combustible materials like dried banana peels, copper wire, and soluble salts in an aluminium package, followed by a quick low-temperature firing. Once unwrapped, colours of abstract patterns slowly emerge on the vessel before your eyes.

Knowledge required
This class is most suitable for someone with previous wheel throwing experience; however, beginners are welcome and we ensure that each person will end up with two pieces for their chosen alternative firing session.
 
What you'll get
  • Two hour guided wheel throwing session to create two pieces for firing
  • All materials provided
What to bring
Please bring your own towel (and an apron if you have one).
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Firebird Studios - 1/20 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Heads QLD

Wheel Throwing and Alternative Firing Class location
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Firebird Studios
Firebird Studios

5.0 (96)
3k followers

We teach every aspect of pottery from introductory workshops through to masterclasses.
At Firebird Studios we are so proud of the quality of work and the quality of potter that we have created. Our combined wealth of experience in the team is such an inspiration to many in our community. The teachers are all so pleased to pass on their knowledge to the students coming through our doors... They willingly give of themselves from their experience - from various artistic backgrounds - and add greatly to our offerings.
We are motivated by encouraging our students to explore their creativity and to bring out their own style. Creativity is the core of our teaching, with technical expertise incorporated to achieve a professional standard!

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