Flameproof Cooking Pots : from the Studio to the Kitchen to the Table

July 19 - 24, 2026 : $1475

includes clay, hands-on instruction, bisque firings

There are many considerations a potter must entertain while making pots for high-heat cooking environments including function + utility, cooking methods, local food systems, international recipes, and tabletop culture.

Ceramic pot on a gas stove with a blurred background

Stovetop pots, casseroles, broilers, bakers, roasters, skillets, saucepots, oven/pizza stones are all possible forms that may be investigated. We will begin our pots in the round on the potter’s wheel and then alter into a variety of shapes that will take the form of practical cooking pots.

Demonstrations, daily practice, and lively discussion will give participants a solid foundation for working with flameware and for ideas to take shape in the form of handmade pots for slow food and a healthy world. Glazing and firing techniques will be covered.

This workshop is designed for students with a solid foundation in wheel-forming. Class is limited to 6.

To sign-up or for further information contact Robbie Lobell. lobell.robbie@gmail.com
360-929-8121 : 3rdtstreetstudio.com

a few details
* Instructor time is 10am – 5pm
* Students have use of the studio 8am – 8pm
* You may arrange to ship your bisque pots or fire them in my soda kiln for additional fees
* Participants arrange for their own housing (we can recommend local housing options)
* Inns, motels, campgrounds, beaches, hiking trails, farmers markets, restaurants nearby
* Stay a few days longer to enjoy beautiful Whidbey Island

To sign-up or for further information contact
Robbie Lobell : lobell.robbie@gmail.com
360-929-8121 : 3rdtstreetstudio.com