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Grand Clay Arts
Date/Time
1/25/2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
Class
Event Description
Participants make up to 3 reasonably sized pieces.
Class Fee: $25.00
Date and Time: January 25, 2026. 8:00-11:00 AM
Splash Obvara is a process that is part of the Alternative Firing program. This registration is for artists firing thier own pieces.
Prep instructions.
Clay pieces must be made from WS-5 clay and terra signed once dry. Bisque will be special low temperature so participants must place work in the window staging area. With a yellow Raku slip clearly labeled-Obvara. Instructor will manage bisque firing process. Firing stickers required.
Day of firing:
On firing day, participants must wear cotton or wool pants, long sleeved tops, closed toe shoes and socks. Hats to cover hair and eye wear are also required.
The process involves two people removing hot pots from the kiln. Participants will sprinkle sugar, splash fermented mixture and have pieces dipped. Up to three reasonably sized pieces per participant.
Participants will learn:
- the Splash Obvara process
Class Fee: $25.00
Date and Time: January 25, 2026. 8:00-11:00 AM
Splash Obvara is a process that is part of the Alternative Firing program. This registration is for artists firing thier own pieces.
Prep instructions.
Clay pieces must be made from WS-5 clay and terra signed once dry. Bisque will be special low temperature so participants must place work in the window staging area. With a yellow Raku slip clearly labeled-Obvara. Instructor will manage bisque firing process. Firing stickers required.
Day of firing:
On firing day, participants must wear cotton or wool pants, long sleeved tops, closed toe shoes and socks. Hats to cover hair and eye wear are also required.
The process involves two people removing hot pots from the kiln. Participants will sprinkle sugar, splash fermented mixture and have pieces dipped. Up to three reasonably sized pieces per participant.
Participants will learn:
- the Splash Obvara process
Location
Grand Clay Arts Patio
Contact Person
Diane Niehof
(phone: 616-460-8458)
(phone: 616-460-8458)
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