Autumn Outdoor Firings: Obvara & Raku Workshops
This Autumn, POP is taking you outdoors to try alternative firing techniques with Pumpwerstatt. Join us for a day of fire, smoke and experimentation as we explore the unique surfaces and unpredictable beauty of Obvara and Raku.
Obvara Firing
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Obvara Firing *
Photos provided by Max Thiel and Luis F. Ortega Echevarria
Obvara firing is a traditional Baltic firing technique dating back to the 12th century. Unlike glazing, Obvara creates its distinctive surface by dipping red-hot pottery into a fermented mixture of flour, yeast, sugar and water, before immediately quenching it in water. The intense heat caramelises the mixture on the clay, producing rich earthy tones, smoky patterns and organic markings that make every piece completely unique.
In this offsite workshop, led by Max Thiel, you'll experience the excitement of working with the organic materials and firing. You will observe and learn the Obvara firing process, from understanding the fermented mixture, the firing techniques and dipping piping hot pieces in the slurry to achieving beautiful, unpredictable surface effects. Perfect for those who looks to explore an alternative firing technique and embrace the beauty of chance in ceramics.
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A focused demo by expert instructor, Max Thiel.
Introduction to Obvara firing techniques.
500g of grog clay for creating your piece prior to the workshop.
One medium sized piece to go through Obvara firing.
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Firing session is 4 hours hosted at @pumpwerkstatt, Am Pumpwerk 4, 12524 Berlin, Germany
Finishing session is 1 hour hosted at POP
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You're welcome to bring your own drinks to enjoy throughout firing. As part of this community workshop, POP will provide a selection of light food and snacks for everyone to share.
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The firing session will be hosted at Am Pumpwerk 4, 12524 Berlin, Germany
Please have your biqueware ready and bring it to the workshop with you.
You can use the clay provided by POP. Please check with staff.
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A piece of bisqueware made with shock-resistant clay is required.
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60€ for POP members & time-card holders. (Please reach out for discount code)
75€ for external students.
(Price incl. VAT)
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The firing will take place outdoors and may be postponed or adjusted in the event of severe weather conditions.
As this is an outdoor firing process involving open flames and high temperatures, please wear non-flammable clothing made from natural fibres such as cotton or wool. Avoid synthetic materials whenever possible and strictly follow the safety instruction.
There will be opportunities for hands-on participation in part of the parocess; however, the firing process will be primarily carried out by the instructor while participants observe from a safe distance.
Participants who choose to take part in the firing process do so voluntarily and at their own risk. Peace Out Paradise (POP) and the hosting instructor cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage, or incident that may occur during participation.
Raku Firing
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Raku Firing *
Photos provided by Max Thiel and Luis F. Ortega Echevarria
Raku requires no introduction! An exciting alternative firing technique that embraces spontaneity and transformation. Pots are removed from the kiln while glowing red-hot and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustible materials. As the flames consume the oxygen, the smoke and carbon interact with the clay and glaze to create dramatic crackles, metallic lustres and rich smoky surfaces.
In this workshop, your instructor, Nikita Evgelvskii, will introduce the complete Raku firing process, from glazing your pieces to loading the kiln and the final reduction. Experience the excitement of removing glowing-hot pottery from the kiln and watch as fire, smoke and chance transform each piece into something completely unique.
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A focused demo by expert instructor, Luis.
Introduction to Raku firing techniques.
500g of grog clay for creating your piece prior to the workshop.
One medium sized piece to go through Raku firing.
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Firing session is 2pm to 6:30pm hosted at Am Pumpwerk 4, 12524 Berlin, Germany.
Participants will be divided into 2 firing groups. First firing starts at 2:30pm. Second firing starts at 4pm.
Second session will be hosted at POP.
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You're welcome to bring your own drinks to enjoy throughout firing. As part of this community workshop, POP will provide a selection of light food and snacks for everyone to share.
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Firing session is 4 hours hosted at @pumpwerkstatt, Am Pumpwerk 4, 12524 Berlin, Germany
Please have your biqueware ready and bring it to the workshop with you.
You can use the clay provided by POP. Please check with staff.
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A piece of bisqueware made with shock-resistant clay is required.
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65€ for POP members & time-card holders. (Please reach out for discount code)
80€ for external students.
(Price incl. VAT)
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The firing will take place outdoors and may be postponed or adjusted in the event of severe weather conditions.
As this is an outdoor firing process involving open flames and high temperatures, please wear non-flammable clothing made from natural fibres such as cotton or wool. Avoid synthetic materials whenever possible and strictly follow the safety instruction.
There will be opportunities for hands-on participation in part of the parocess; however, the firing process will be primarily carried out by the instructor while participants observe from a safe distance.
Participants who choose to take part in the firing process do so voluntarily and at their own risk. Peace Out Paradise (POP) and the hosting instructor cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage, or incident that may occur during participation.