Alternative Firing | Pottery Workshop

ALTERNATIVE FIRING WORKSHOP with Gin Hurley 🔥
Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM–5 PM

Fire, smoke, texture, and a little bit of unpredictability—come experience the magic of alternative firing techniques during this special all-day workshop with Gin Hurley!

Throughout the day, we’ll be firing pieces using three unique techniques:

🐴 Horsehair Firing – Create striking, one-of-a-kind patterns using horsehair on hot pottery.

🔥 Raku Firing – Experience the dramatic colors, metallic finishes, and crackle effects that make every Raku piece completely unique.

🌾 Obvara Firing – Explore this centuries-old firing technique that creates beautiful organic patterns and earthy surface effects.

- Bring your own pieces or purchase pre-made pieces the day of the workshop. Basic firing supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring additional materials if you have something specific you’d like to experiment with for your piece.

IMPORTANT:
Pieces brought from home should be made with Raku clay to help reduce the chance of cracking or breaking during the firing process.

🔥 Firing begins at 10 AM and will continue throughout the day until all pieces are completed, with all firing finishing by 5 PM.

Alternative firing is part art, part chemistry, and part surprise—you never know exactly what the fire will create! Come spend the day experimenting, learning, and creating truly one-of-a-kind pottery with us at CREATIVE Clay.

Pricing:
- $85 per person

Ages:
This workshop is designed for adults but students 16 and older are welcome.

Class Location: 
CREATIVE | Maker's Market and Studio.
Address: 3246 W. Main Street, Claremont, NC 28610

Registration is a Must:
To secure your spot in this workshop, registration is required. Please note that each session will be limited to a maximum of 10 participants, so don't wait too long to sign up!

Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get that! If you won’t be able to attend the class you signed up for, reschedule your class with the studio. Unfortunately, we cannot provide credit for a no call no show, and all changes must be submitted 48 hours prior to the class date.

Tardiness Policy
There are a lot of steps involved the process of creating pottery; for that reason, we are unable to catch up students who arrive more than 15 minutes late to their class. Tardy students are not eligible to move their class to a later date.