Sat, 27 June
|Laura's Place in Healesville
Obvara firing
Enjoy a fabulous day of playing with fire! Join fellow Valley Potters for this really fun workshop.
Time & Location
27 June 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Laura's Place in Healesville, 31 Silverleaf Pl, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia
About this event
About this workshop
Enjoy a fabulous day of playing with fire! Join fellow Valley Potters for this really fun Obvara workshop.
Cost: $70 Members - $100 Non-members
Date: Saturday 27th June Location: 31 Silverleaf Place, Healesville VIC What to bring:
5 bisque-fired pots, preferably made of raku clay, no larger than 20cm x 20cm
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 wet, muddy conditions.
What is Obvara Firing?
Obvara firing is an ancient Eastern European (Baltic) pottery technique where red-hot, bisque-fired pottery (approx. –) is dipped into a fermented mixture of yeast, flour, and sugar. This creates a, toasty, "scorched," and instantly sealed surface with unique, unpredictable, and organic patterns, sometimes known as "Baltic Raku".