Our Services

Kiln firing service rates are:-

*$10 per kg for bisque firing (+GST)

*$13 per kg for glaze firing (+GST)

*All items must be weighed on our scales before firing.

Please fill out the kiln firing form completely when dropping off your pieces. Pieces are to be placed on the labeled (bisque or glaze) shelves nearest the kilns. Take any packaging or containers home with you after dropping your work off as we do not have adequate storage space for additional boxes and wrappings.

Private kiln hire is available for custom firing or faster turnover times. Cost is $50 per firing, plus the weight of the work to be fired.

Completion time can vary considerably, depending on how much work is coming into the studio's kiln firing service.

All kilns must be completely full to fire and can not be fired until they are completely full. Ware is prioritised by how efficiently they fit on each individual kiln shelf. If your work is not complete when you anticipate, it is because there is not enough work to fully fill and fire the kiln.

In other instances, such as bisque firings, work has to be completely bone dry to fire, and firing cannot take place until all of the work is dry enough to fire.

The kiln firing service cannot run on any individual deadlines. Work can only be fired when a kiln has enough ware to be completely full. If you are pressed for time, please consider our private kiln hire.

You will be notified when your work is complete. If you are a studio access member, your work will be placed on the table next to the firing shelves when completed.

All bisque firing is fired to 984C. We can fire to any temperature range for the glaze firing but have recommended to most of our clients to fire at 1220C so that it's faster to fill and subsequently fire the kilns. Firing temperatures other than this must wait until enough work is available at that temperature range to fill a kiln, or the choice can be made to hire a private kiln for faster turnaround times.

We must be provided clay and glaze labels before any new firing can take place.

Payment must proceed all firings. Great care is taken to handle your work, but accidents do sometimes occur. This is inherent in the ceramic process, and firing services are undertaken at a (at your risk) service.

All glaze work must have the glaze removed completely from the bottom and 2mm up the profile of your work.

All small items have a $25 surcharge, plus the weight of the work. No wires or jewellery stilts are permitted.

Firing services have a $10 minimum charge to fire.

*While we do our best to take great care of your work we have set out the following terms for you to take into consideration:

Terms:

—We accept Stoneware and Earthenware clays.

—It is important that you mark your actual work clearly for easy identification.

—Firing fees are to be paid via invoice that will be sent to your email address. Payment is required prior to firing.

—Under no circumstances are you to touch or move other clients work.

—We can take no liability for any work that goes missing or any damages to your work.

—Any items left uncollected after 30 days will have to be discarded as we have limited studio storage.

*For any questions and to book this service, please email us during our office hours, daily from 9am-9pm.

We offer a glazing service with the choice of 5 glazes to choose from. These are Blue, White, Wine Red, Honey Weiser and Clear.

The cost is $7 per kg with a 1kg minimum.

All work must be waxed on the bottom as we dip glaze all pieces.

The wax service ensures the bisque fired pieces are waxed on the bottom so they can be dip glazed. Prices are determined by measuring across the bottom of the piece and are as follows.

0-7cm $1

7cm-15cm $2

15cm+ $3

*$12 +GST/ hour subject to availability

Extras:

*Shelves- $15 a month

*Tool kits- $20 per pack

Please note:

For casual studio access, we would like to be advised of when and how many hours you wish via text or email and we will send you a confirmation prior coming to the studio. You will also need to sign in and out in our STUDIO ACCESS FORM once you are there.

*Please advise if this is your first time as you will need to book in for an induction to the studio prior to access. The inductions typically take 45 minutes to an hour and thoroughly familiarize you with all aspects of studio life. Studio inductions are $50 but are omitted if you enroll in one of our 8 week term classes.

*For expressions of interest for this service and to book for studio induction, please email us at info.mccanlesspottery@gmail.com

*$160/month +GST

Includes:

- 8am-9pm access to our ceramic studio

-shared ceramic space

-shelf to store items

-access to firing by expert technician

Facilities:

25 pottery wheels

3 electric kilns

6 plaster slabs

6 hand building tables

Seating for 25

A tremendous selection of pottery tools, banding wheels, brushes, rolling pins, trim tools, bats, towels and aprons, plastic wrapping, heat gun, spray bottle’s, slip, and much more….

Extras:

Clay tool kits and clay available to purchase in our studio

Use of our glazes are charged at $7/kg

White

Clear

Opal Blue

Weiser Honey

Wine Red

Chinese Blue Green

Strontium Purple

Wax service $1 for 0-7cm base, $2 for 7-15cm base $3 for 15+cm base

Firing services:

$10 a kg for bisque firing

$13 a kg for glaze firing

Note:

It is important that aftercare is observed each time.

*For expressions of interest for this service, please email us at info.mccanlesspottery@gmail.com or call 9008 4506

We will cater to your every need for the special occasion you wish to involve us. We offer Hen’s Party, Birthdays ,Team Building or any group events. You are welcome to bring your own food and alcohol for your special occasion.

We currently have 25 wheels in the studio if you wish to do a group wheel throwing and can do up to 25 people for hand building/ wine and brush decorating/ sculpture workshop.

To discuss and learn more, contact Will by email at info.mccanlesspottery@gmail.com.

Experience personalised ceramic classes tailored to your interests! Whether you're eager to learn wheel throwing, hand building, or ceramic decoration, our private sessions provide one-on-one guidance to help you master the techniques at your own pace. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, you'll create unique, handmade pieces with expert support every step of the way.

Price:- $85 per hour +GST