Lauren McQuade Handmade

Saturday 23rd July 10am-3pm

Pot decorating at the studio. Pots from $10-$40

Saturday 3rd August 8am
Loading the kiln

Sunday 4th August 5pm
Kiln reveal

Come and discover the magic and mystery of pit firing – where each unique piece seems born from the earth itself.
This ancient technique combines clay, natural materials, and fire to create organic, one-of-a-kind works of art.
The unpredictable interactions between clay, smoke, and flame produce stunning patterns and textures. An opportunity for experimentation, discovery, and embracing the unknown.

Pit firing brings out the true soul of the clay through its dance with fire and earth. Unlike modern techniques that seek control, pit firing embraces uncertainty. As the vessel is buried in a pit filled with sawdust, leaves, or other organic materials, the fire transforms it in ways the artist could never plan. Each finished piece bears the fingerprints of the natural elements, with no two alike. The result is pottery and sculpture with depth, mystery, and connection to the primal forces of the earth.

For artists and art lovers seeking work that feels truly alive, pit firing delivers. The organic process yields one-of-a-kind creations that you can’t find anywhere else. Display a pit fired piece in your home to add an earthy, soulful element that awakens a sense of wonder. Let it inspire you to embrace creativity as exploration, and understand that sometimes the most beautiful outcomes can’t be controlled. A pit fired vessel connects you to the energy of fire, earth, water, and air – the same elements that gave birth to life itself.

Come and join me as well as some other incredible ceramic artists for this incredible journey into pit firing.

195 Gundrys Rd, Bellbrae, VIC 3228