Upcoming Events – Firebird Studios

Community Clay Tutorial – Slump Moulds

Lynda — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Community Clay Tutorial – Slump Moulds

Lynda — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Hand Building Short Course

Lynda — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Hand Building Short Course – 5 Week Course Starting 3rd March 9:30am – 12:30 pm The Hand Building Short Course is a 5 week immersion into the very basic techniques used in making pottery by hand. You will learn about the different types of clay, how to roll clay, pinch, coil and slab build. You will make plates, planters, cups, mugs, and a vase. About clay Rolling clay by hand Creating &

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Potters Wheel Short Course

Lynda — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000

The Potters Wheel Short Course is a 5 week immersion into the very basic skills required to make simple pots on the potters wheel – “throwing” You will learn about preparing clay, centering, opening, making cylinders and bowls. You will also learn to make bottles and simple lidded containers! About clay Clay preparation Wedging Recycling How the wheel works Centering Opening Basic trimming...

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Potters Wheel Short Course

Lynda — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

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Introduction to Pottery Short Course

Lynda — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This short course is a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted to clay as we cover some of the most common methods to make in clay! You will also learn the basics of underglazes and glazing your work. The course also includes unlimted access to the Community Clay sessions and Open Studio (bookings required) to practice and finish your work! Here is what you will learn: WEEK ONE About clay Flatware...

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Platter and Bowl Workshop

Lynda — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this workshop we will make a large platter or cheese platter as well as a large bowl, or two small olive bowls. The focus will be on choice of clay and textured decoration to highlight the glaze colour chosen. You will learn how to roll clay for the best results, pinch pot, coil into a mould and add textures. The workshops fees cover all of your materials, two firings and our staff glazing your...

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Beginner Potters Wheel Workshop

Lynda — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Ever watched fascinated as potters make a spinning wheel and a lump of clay into a pot? Here is your chance to try your hand at making a pot on the Potter’s Wheel. Come and join our 2 hour throwing workshop (“throwing” is the technical term for making something out of clay on the wheel). You will need an apron and a bath towel (not for bathing, but to put over your lap!) but everything else is...

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Community Clay Tutorial – Trimming Slip Cast

Lynda — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Community Clay Tutorial – Trimming Slip Cast

Lynda — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000