Special Offer
WOODFIRE KILNS with Dr Owen Rye
(+1 more date)
Description
WOODFIRE KILNS
DESIGN, BUILDING, STACKING, FIRING
Join renowned ceramic artist Owen Rye for an in-depth exploration of woodfired kilns, covering kiln design, construction, stacking, and firing techniques.
Session 1: Design & Building
📍 Location: 1435 Grandridge Road, Boolarra South
📅 Dates: Sunday June 22
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Discussion of three woodfire kilns at Owen’s studio
- Illustrated talk on the design of various woodfired kilns
- Illustrated talk on building woodfired kilns
- Questions and discussion
- Lunch: Bring your own; tea and coffee provided
Session 2: Stacking & Firing
📍 Location: Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham, The Barn Gallery
📅 Dates: Sunday June 29
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Illustrated talk on stacking woodfired kilns
- Illustrated talk on firing woodfire kilns
- Questions and discussion
- Lunch: Bring your own; tea and coffee provided
About Owen Rye
Owen Rye is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics and a Life Member of the Australian Ceramics Association.
He has given many workshops in Australia, USA, Germany, Korea and China.
He is known internationally for being at the forefront of the contemporary woodfiring movement. Through his artwork, his writing and teaching, many ceramic artists have been inspired to follow the woodfirer's path.
He has exhibited in Australia and internationally- and is represented in public collections in USA, China, Korea, Germany, France, and many Australian collections including the Australian National Gallery, most state and many regional galleries, and in private collections.
His extensive writing has been published in many ceramics magazines around the world, and he is author of five books including The Art of Woodfire, and his memoir, Beyond Short Street.
Bookings Essential – Limited Spots Available
For more information email Sergei at claytalk@montsalvat.com.au
What you will learn
- Meet and learn from Owen Rye
- An insight into his studio and practise at Boolarra
- Designing, building, stacking & firing wood kilns!
What you will get
- Learn everyhting about wood firing and wood kilns from Australia's longest serving ceramic PhD practitioner
What to bring
- Bring your own packed lunch, water, hat, sunblock for both days
- Owen does sell pots from his private gallery!
What to wear
Casual - its a day out!
Appropriate for
Anyone who loves Owen Rye's work and wants to learn about aspects to making and packing pieces for a woodfire kiln
Nestled within Montsalvat—Australia’s oldest continuously active artists' community—our studios offer a diverse range of creative outlets. Clay Talk is one of several studios, providing ceramics classes in wheel throwing and hand building for all levels, alongside specialised programs led by established artists.
In addition to ceramics, we also offer classes in drawing, painting, and mosaic, with an expanded repertoire of educational offerings planned for 2025. This dynamic environment supports learners across various disciplines, all within the inspiring setting of Montsalvat, where art is created, taught, exhibited, and experienced.
Your Teacher
About Owen Rye
Owen Rye is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics and a Life Member of the Australian Ceramics Association.
He has given many workshops in Australia, USA, Germany, Korea and China.
He is known internationally for being at the forefront of the contemporary woodfiring movement. Through his artwork, his writing and teaching, many ceramic artists have been inspired to follow the woodfirer's path.
He has exhibited in Australia and internationally- and is represented in public collections in USA, China, Korea, Germany, France, and many Australian collections including the Australian National Gallery, most state and many regional galleries, and in private collections.
His extensive writing has been published in many ceramics magazines around the world, and he is author of five books including The Art of Woodfire, and his memoir, Beyond Short Street.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a transfer or credit note.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer or credit note.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS
To secure your place in a class, course or workshop we require full payment at the time of booking.
Bookings are only accepted through our online portal at www.claytalk.weteachme.com/.
Payment of class, course or workshop fees can only be made through our online portal at www.claytalk.weteachme.com/.
ACCESS TO CLAY TALK & OTHER ART CLASSES
Clay Talk studio is the centre for organising all art courses located on the grounds of Montsalvat. For this reason there are security measures in place to prevent trespassing and maintain your safety. Upon booking you should receive an Information Kit which has instructions on how to access Clay Talk studio and other art studio spaces that pertains to your class.
REFUNDS / ABSENCE / TRANSFERS
- We DO NOT automatically offer refunds or transfers if you change your mind after you have made the booking.
- Our first option will always be to offer a credit note.
- Please be sure you are able to commit to the class, course or workshop dates and times prior to booking.
- If your circumstances have changed BEFORE the class or term starts and cannot commit, we will offer you a refund MINUS the 8% transfer fees incurred to process this of total cost you paid.
- We might be able to offer alternative arrangements if you cannot attend class by contacting us at claytalk@montsalvat.com.au to check if you are eligible within 5 working days of missing your class . Retrospective requests will not be accepted. Studio Access times are NOT make-up classes.
- Clay Talk reserves the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances such as insufficient enrolments. You will be notified prior to the class if cancellation of the class is deemed necessary and a pro-rata refund will be provided.
ILLNESS
In the event that students cannot attend the classes, students must email claytalk@montsalvat.com.au as soon as possible prior to the commencement of the rescheduled class or workshop. If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled classes or workshop Clay Talk may, at its absolute discretion, provide either a credit note or a pro-rata refund (minus an administration fee of 8%).
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are only available through our online portal www.claytalk.weteachme.com/. Gift vouchers can be purchased for a minimum of $20 and are valid for 3 years from purchase. Gift vouchers can be only be used for booking classes, courses and/or workshops at Clay Talk through our online portal. Gift vouchers can be applied at check out when booking a class, course or workshop. Purchased Gift Vouchers through Clay Talk, Montsalvat and We Teach Me cannot be exchanged for cash in return and can only be used to the value of the courses and experiences on offer for the benefit of your artistic pursuit and happiness.
FIRING OF WORK AT CLAY TALK
Most workshops include firing and glazing of a specific number of pieces. Check the workshop listing description on our online platform. Students participating in one-off workshops must label their pieces with the name associated with their booking/ticket.
We take extreme care with your work but accidents do happen and we are unable to guarantee that your work will be successfully fired. Clay Talk takes no responsibility for failure or breakage of work.
Term classes at CLAY TALK:
- Firing of 3kg of finished work per student is included in the term class fee for most clases.
- Students can make and fire more work over this limit however additional charges apply.
- Students must label each of their pieces with their Makers Mark (your Makers Mark is made up of the initials of your first, middle & last name and your class code e.g. John Adam Smith = JAS). No Makers Mark will mean your work will not be fired.
If a kiln shelf is badly damaged from your work due to incorrect glaze type or clay body, you will be charged for the cost of replacing that shelf.
- If your work damages the interior of the kiln, you will be required to pay a fine based on the severity of the damage to be determined by the Clay Talk Studio Coordinator.
COLLECTION OF WORK
- Firing, glazing and packaging of your work takes approximately 2-4 weeks after your class/workshop.
- You will be notified by email when your work is ready for collection.
- Student work must be collected within 1 month of being notified. Students will be notified by email to the email address provided upon booking. If fired work, leftover clay and/or tools are not collected within this time it will be disposed of or donated to Clay Talk Fundraising.