Learn how to make a Fermentation Pot (Gärtopf) in a Masterclass with Blake Thompson.
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4 Days (11 h)
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Small group (4 students)
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Materials included
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Learn new throwing and joining techniques
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Create a functional and unique fermentation pot for making kimchi, Sauerkraut etc
**This class is recommended for those who already have some experience with wheel throwing and want to level-up their skills with larger, more complicated forms.
Fermentation Pots provide the perfect environment to produce foods such as Kimchi and Sauerkraut. Over 4 days we will learn to throw, trim, join and glaze these unique pieces of kitchenware to ensure they are a food-safe and functional
How exactly does a Fermentation Pot work?
Fermentation pots have a channel (also called a ‘gallery’) around the main body of the pot, which, when filled with water and topped with a lid, forms an airtight seal.
Vegetables and brine inside the pot produce carbon dioxide as they ferment and as the internal pressure builds up, that CO2 is 'burped' out in the form of a bubble.
This simple water seal allows CO2 to escape while stopping Oxygen from entering your vessel – ensuring successful lacto-fermentation.
INSTRUCTOR:
Blake Thompson
Blake is an Australian-born ceramic artist and teacher (and fermentation nerd) based in Berlin. He studied ceramic arts in Japan and currently focuses on wheel-thrown functional ware.
PROGRAM:
Day 1: Intro/Throwing
- Basics of lacto-fermentation and gärtopf components.
- Conceptualise and sketch out our gärtopf forms (features, size, capacity etc)
- Throw individual components on the wheel (body, gallery, lid, weights).
Day 2: Throwing
Refine individual components and forms.
Day 3: Trimming
Trim pieces created in previous classes + join gallery and body together.
Day 4: Glazing (flexible)
Once Bisque-fired, the pots will be ready for decoration and glaze application.
NOTES:
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Course conducted in English.
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Prices are per person.
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Please read Terms and condition on Workshop page before joining the Workshop.
Your glazed works will be fired at 1240 °C in 2-3 Weeks. I will let you know when they are ready for pick up.
If you cannot attend the glazing day, you can join the session of another group.
Prices are per person.
Please read Terms and condition on Workshop page before joining the Workshop.
