Obvara, Horsehair and Feather Firing Workshop
15 June @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Prepare yourself for a sensory adventure like no other
Obvara Firing
Originating in 12th-century Eastern Europe, Obvara is a dramatic Raku-style process where
red-hot pottery is plunged into a fermented flour brew and then rapidly cooled in water.
The result? Wild, organic surface patterns that feel raw, earthy, and alive. It’s unpredictable,
exciting – and seriously fun.
Horsehair & Feather Firing
Next, we’ll dive into a contemporary Raku twist: applying horsehair and feathers to hot ceramic
surfaces. As they burn on contact, they leave behind striking carbon trails – dark, wispy patterns against
the pale clay body. No glaze, just fire and form at their most expressive. Perfect for the impatient potter!
