Workshop: Make an Amphora.
During Abbotsford Convent's 'Up Late' for Melbourne Design Week
Saturday 16 May, 7pm · $60 per person
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On the night the Convent comes alive after dark for Melbourne Design Week Up Late, come into the Amfora studio and make your own version of this ancient vessel.
Our studio name 'Amfora' comes from the amphora — the historically important vessel used to carry oil and wine across the ancient world.
Originating in the Eastern Mediterranean around 6000 BCE, their design maximised storage efficiency through a narrow neck and a wide body, allowing for stacking and sea transportation.
In honour of these ancient designs, we’re opening the studio for Melbourne Design Week Up Late on Sat 16 May, and you’re invited to come in and make your own amphora.
In one hour, you'll work from a pinch pot into your own interpretation of an amphora — guided from start to finish, no experience needed. It won't be perfect. It will be yours. We'll glaze and fire it for you, and it will be ready to collect from the studio within four to six weeks.
While you work you can enjoy some wine and cheese, and eat like the Romans!
Our studio name 'Amfora' comes from the amphora — the historically important vessel used to carry oil and wine across the ancient world.
Originating in the Eastern Mediterranean around 6000 BCE, their design maximised storage efficiency through a narrow neck and a wide body, allowing for stacking and sea transportation.
In honour of these ancient designs, we’re opening the studio for Melbourne Design Week Up Late on Sat 16 May, and you’re invited to come in and make your own amphora.
In one hour, you'll work from a pinch pot into your own interpretation of an amphora — guided from start to finish, no experience needed. It won't be perfect. It will be yours. We'll glaze and fire it for you, and it will be ready to collect from the studio within four to six weeks.
While you work you can enjoy some wine and cheese, and eat like the Romans!
What's included All clay, materials, refreshments, glazing and firing costs. You'll get one hour of hands-on teaching. We'll take care of the clean up, glazing and firing after you leave, and you can collect your finished piece when it's ready.
About the night Up Late is a rare chance to experience Melbourne Design Week exhibitions and installations after dark across the Abbotsford Convent precinct. Explore the program before or after your session. See 20+ exhibitions, light installations, food trucks and more. To explore the rest of the program you must register here: https://events.humanitix.com/up-late-at-the-convent (entry to Up Late is free but places are limited).
Book Now
What's included All clay, materials, refreshments, glazing and firing costs. You'll get one hour of hands-on teaching. We'll take care of the clean up, glazing and firing after you leave, and you can collect your finished piece when it's ready.
About the night Up Late is a rare chance to experience Melbourne Design Week exhibitions and installations after dark across the Abbotsford Convent precinct. Explore the program before or after your session. To explore the rest of the program you must also register here: https://events.humanitix.com/up-late-at-the-convent (entry to Up Late is free but places are limited).
On the night the Convent comes alive after dark for Melbourne Design Week Up Late, come into the Amfora studio and make your own ancient vessel.
The name Amfora comes from the amphora — the historically important vessel used to carry oil and wine across the ancient world.
Originating in the Eastern Mediterranean around 6000 BCE, their design maximised storage efficiency through a narrow neck and a wide body, allowing for stacking and sea transportation.
In honour of these ancient designs, we’re opening the studio for Melbourne Design Week Up Late on Sat 16 May, and you’re invited to come in and make your own amphora.
In one hour, you'll work from a pinch pot into your own interpretation of an amphora — guided from start to finish, no experience needed. It won't be perfect. It will be yours. We'll glaze and fire it for you, and it will be ready to collect from the studio within four to six weeks.
While you work you can enjoy some wine and cheese, and eat like the Romans!
What's included All clay, materials, refreshments, glazing and firing costs. You'll get one hour of hands-on teaching. We'll take care of the clean up, glazing and firing after you leave, and you can collect your finished piece when it's ready.
About the night Up Late is a rare chance to experience Melbourne Design Week exhibitions and installations after dark across the Abbotsford Convent precinct. Explore the program before or after your session. See 20+ exhibitions, light installations, food trucks and more. To explore the rest of the program you must register here: https://events.humanitix.com/up-late-at-the-convent (entry to Up Late is free but places are limited).
Amfora Studio
MG2 Mercator Building
1 St Heliers St
Abbotsford Convent Art Precinct
Wurundjeri Country
Abbotsford VIC 3067
AUSTRALIA
We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, the traditional custodians of the land where Amfora is located. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present, and to all First Nations peoples.
Amfora Studio
MG2 Mercator Building
1 St Heliers St
Abbotsford Convent Art Precinct
Wurundjeri Country
Abbotsford VIC 3067
AUSTRALIA
We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, the traditional custodians of the land where Amfora is located. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present, and to all First Nations peoples.
Amfora Studio
MG2 Mercator Building
1 St Heliers St
Abbotsford Convent Art Precinct
Abbotsford VIC 3067
AUSTRALIA
We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, the traditional custodians of the land where Amfora is located. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present, and to all First Nations peoples.