Easter Holiday Smoked Fired Incense Pots
Available spots
Service Description
Bronze Age Connections- Crafting the Past Along the North Antrim coast, examples of these little enigmatic pots have been discovered. Dating from the Bronze Age, they contain burnt wood and can be highly decorated. They usually have 2 holes near the rim that no-one has been able to work what they were for... The incredible landscape of the Causeway Coast is made up of layers of limestone, basalt and red ochre. People have a long history of using ochre for body paint, cave paintings and decorating pots. Join this workshop to decorate 2 incense pots. Make your own ochre paint. Using ochre and paper resists, decorate your own pots inspired by local Bronze Age designs. Fix your designs by using a blow torch and sawdust. This is a 2 hour experience. All materials, two 7cm x 10cm approx ceramic pots, refreshments and tray bakes are included. No experience needed.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
1. If for any reason I have to cancel the course, you will receive a full course refund. 2. If you cancel more than 28 days before the class, a full refund will be applied. For cancellations up to 7 days in advance, a 50% refund will be given. After this date, we are unable to offer any refunds. 3. If there are strong winds &/or heavy rain, the workshop will be cancelled for obvious safety & practical reasons. The workshop will be rescheduled but if this does not suit, you can request a full course refund. There will be no further liability regarding travel or accommodation costs on the part of the organiser. Patricia will endeavour to contact you 48hrs prior if the forecast is poor. 4. Breakages are inevitable due to the serendipity of temperature gradients. Please be aware that this type of firing is in the lap of the kiln gods! Be prepared for breakage. 5. Gloves and goggles will be supplied when unpacking the pots. 6. **Please bring your own mask to use when handling oxides. 7. **Please bring a woollen hat or scarf to protect your hair from the heat. Wear loose, natural fibre clothing. 8. Please be extra careful around fire. Team work and turn taking to pack, light and tend the fire is safer than a free for all! You will be directed for everyone’s safety. Keep at a safe distance and use your common sense. 9. During the safety talk, take note where buckets of water and the fire blanket are kept. On booking, you are agreeing with these Terms & Conditions.
Contact Details
20 Isle Road, Bushmills, UK
07980558958
patriciamillarceramics@gmail.com