# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wild Clay & Pit Firing with Kyle Bird
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Kyle Bird of Craftwork Ceramics will guide this information packed, hands-on workshop. 

Class schedule: 

Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm
This evening will be about making pottery using traditional techniques. Participants will learn how to create a simple dish pot (known as a “puki”) using the slab and coil-and-scrape methods. We will create at least one pot, though all are welcome to make a second if they choose. 

We will also discuss the history of pottery and related technologies. After this, the pots will spend the next day drying out in order to be fired on Sunday. 

Thursday 9:00 - 3:30 (with a lunch break)
The morning will be about gathering and processing wild clays. We will learn where to look for sources of clay, and how to perform simple field tests to determine the suitability of the clay. We will also discuss where to find and harvest other useful ingredients such as temper and pigments. 

Later, our harvested clay will be taken back to the workspace where we will learn how to process it into a workable clay body. The clay that the we process this day will be for participants to take home for future use. 

We will conclude the day by decorating our pots formed on day one, learning how to apply decorative slips, washes, and paints. After decoration, the pots will be completely dried out. 

Friday 9:00 - 12:00 pm
The final day will be all about pottery firing. We will prepare our pots by preheating them around a campfire, and discuss pottery firing science. We will fire the pots using a quick and simple firing called a surface firing, and once the fire cools down, students will be able to take home and use their fired ceramic piece. Participants will receive a small bag of clay (from day two) and a hand-out outlining all the steps covered.

Youth ages 13+ are welcome if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult

Materials + Snacks + Drinks provided

This workshop is for adults and hosted at the Wild Arts Learning Center in Springfield, MO. For locals: just out east Sunshine and around the bend from Turner's Station off J Hwy. The address and directions are emailed upon booking.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/wild-clay-and-pit-firing-with-kyle-bird/200029764922525
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wild Arts Learning
- **lat**: 37.17172
- **long**: -93.16473
- **full address**: Wild Arts Learning, 6125 E Farm Road 152, Springfield, MO 65809-3231, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wild Clay & Pit Firing with Kyle Bird being held?
  - **A:** Wild Clay & Pit Firing with Kyle Bird takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Wild Arts Learning, 6125 E Farm Road 152, Springfield, MO 65809-3231, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wild Clay & Pit Firing with Kyle Bird?
  - **A:** Wild Clay & Pit Firing with Kyle Bird is organized by Wild Arts Learning.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wild Clay & Pit Firing with Kyle Bird is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wild Clay & Pit Firing with Kyle Bird sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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