Mon, 15 June
|Montsalvat
Fire and Clay - Monsolvat
The Fire & Clay Festival is a seven-day intensive celebration of wood-fired and multi-disciplinary ceramics, hosted at Montsalvat. The festival brings together leading international and Australian artists, emerging makers, and students to explore the traditions, innovations, and contemporary ceramic
Time & Location
15 June 2026, 10:00 am – 21 June 2026, 5:00 pm
Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia
About this event
The Fire & Clay Festival is a seven-day intensive celebration of wood-fired and multi-disciplinary ceramics, hosted at Montsalvat. The festival brings together leading international and Australian artists, emerging makers, and students to explore the traditions, innovations, and contemporary relevance of fire-based ceramic practice.
Participants will be fully immersed in the wood-firing experience through:
Kiln Firings and Demonstrations
Anagama, Roman kiln, gas reduction, Hikidashi raku, pit, and salt firings
Masterclasses and Technical Demonstrations
Led by nationally and internationally recognised artists
Artist Talks and Panel Discussions
Exploring history, technique, and contemporary practice
ALCHEMY – Guest Artist Exhibition
A curated exhibition celebrating invited artists’ work
Delegates’ Exhibition
Showcasing participating artists and students