Sat, 16 May
|Juliet Widdows Studio
Barrel Firing
Enjoy a fabulous day of playing with fire! Join fellow Valley Potters for this really fun workshop.
Time & Location
16 May 2026, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Juliet Widdows Studio, 11 Menzies Rd, Menzies Creek VIC 3159, Australia
About this event
About this workshop
Join fellow Valley Potters for this really fun Barrel Firing workshop.
What is Barrel Firing?
Barrel firing is a low-temperature, atmospheric pottery technique (often below 815∘C) in which bisqueware is fired in a metal drum filled with combustibles such as sawdust, wood, seaweed, and chemicals (copper, salt) to produce unique, smoky, and unpredictable surface colours. It acts as a controlled, portable alternative to pit firing, typically lasting 1-2 hours for the burn plus cooling time, resulting in decorative, non-waterproof wares.
Cost: $70 Members - $100 Non-members
Date: 16th May 2026
Location: 11 Menzies Rd, Menzies Creek
What to bring:
5-6 bisque fired pieces, highly burnished, rounded forms or bottle forms, no larger than 30cm, work best in this type of firing.
Do not bring plates or flat forms.
Bring along materials such as feathers, seaweed, coffee grounds and banana/onion skins, if you have them.
Lunch
A plate of food to share for lunch. Bring a cup, plate & bowl, spoon & fork.
Soup, Tea and Coffee will be provided.
Valley Potters will supply rock salt, copper carbonate, foil, and lots of other combustible materials.
What to wear: Wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
Register and pay
Barrel firing
Sale ends
16 May, 9:30 am
Join fellow Valley Potters for a fabulous day of playing with fire! Date: 16th May 2026 Location: 11 Menzies Rd, Menzies Creek VIC 3159 What to bring: Burnished, rounded or bottle formss, no larger than 30cm. No flat forms. Feathers, seaweed, coffee grounds and banana/onion skins. A mug, bowl and spoon A plate of food to share for lunch. We supply morning tea and soup for lunch. What to wear: Protective clothing (non-flammable) and wet weather gear Suitable footwear for protection
From $70.00 to $100.00
$70.00
+$1.75 ticket service fee
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
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