Terracotta Garden Olla Pot
Set in the lush greenery of the village of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges, during this workshop you will learn about and make your own olla irrigation, a sustainable ancient method of irrigation.
Classes are offered as a single 4 hour workshop.
You will learn how to make your own olla using terracotta clay and the coil-building method. Your olla will hold approximately three to four litres of water, and you will also make a lid. Time & weather permitting (clay dries slower in cooler temperatures) you may also have the opportunity to decorate your piece with underglaze prior to firing. The finished piece will then be available for pickup 1-2 weeks later.
Your Olla must be kiln-fired to be usable in your garden.
What is an olla?
An Olla, Spanish word for irrigation, is an ancient watering/irrigation system constructed with unglazed porous clay pots.
Installing an olla is simple, just dig a hole, bury the pot and fill it with water!
Once the porous terracotta olla is in contact with the soil, water begins to seep into the surrounding soil, directly to the rootzone of surrounding plants. The amount of water drawn from the olla varies depending on the soil moisture – dry soil will draw water faster; wet soil slows it down.
Olla irrigation is most efficient for crops with fibrous root systems like squash, melons, watermelons, tomatoes, and chillies, but it can work well for establishing young trees.
One three-litre olla will irrigate a 60 x 60cm garden bed.
The class includes:
clay
bisque firing of up to 4 small pieces
tea & coffee & a light lunch
Knowledge required:
No previous knowledge or experience required.
What to bring:
Warm clothing in the cooler months – The Temperature in the Ranges is definitely colder
An apron (they are available to purchase if desired) &/or clothing that is OK to get dirty
Additional charges:
Additional terracotta clay is available for purchase if required
Split leg aprons are available for purchase at $48.00
Beginner's pottery tools and banding wheels are available for purchase POA
Questions: Call Sarah on 0458 583 532
Cancellation/Changes
You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your workshop starts with no fee incurred. If less than 24-hour’s notice is given, you will be refunded 50% of the class price.
Set in the lush greenery of the village of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges, during this workshop you will learn about and make your own olla irrigation, a sustainable ancient method of irrigation.
Classes are offered as a single 4 hour workshop.
You will learn how to make your own olla using terracotta clay and the coil-building method. Your olla will hold approximately three to four litres of water, and you will also make a lid. Time & weather permitting (clay dries slower in cooler temperatures) you may also have the opportunity to decorate your piece with underglaze prior to firing. The finished piece will then be available for pickup 1-2 weeks later.
Your Olla must be kiln-fired to be usable in your garden.
What is an olla?
An Olla, Spanish word for irrigation, is an ancient watering/irrigation system constructed with unglazed porous clay pots.
Installing an olla is simple, just dig a hole, bury the pot and fill it with water!
Once the porous terracotta olla is in contact with the soil, water begins to seep into the surrounding soil, directly to the rootzone of surrounding plants. The amount of water drawn from the olla varies depending on the soil moisture – dry soil will draw water faster; wet soil slows it down.
Olla irrigation is most efficient for crops with fibrous root systems like squash, melons, watermelons, tomatoes, and chillies, but it can work well for establishing young trees.
One three-litre olla will irrigate a 60 x 60cm garden bed.
The class includes:
clay
bisque firing of up to 4 small pieces
tea & coffee & a light lunch
Knowledge required:
No previous knowledge or experience required.
What to bring:
Warm clothing in the cooler months – The Temperature in the Ranges is definitely colder
An apron (they are available to purchase if desired) &/or clothing that is OK to get dirty
Additional charges:
Additional terracotta clay is available for purchase if required
Split leg aprons are available for purchase at $48.00
Beginner's pottery tools and banding wheels are available for purchase POA
Questions: Call Sarah on 0458 583 532
Cancellation/Changes
You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your workshop starts with no fee incurred. If less than 24-hour’s notice is given, you will be refunded 50% of the class price.
Set in the lush greenery of the village of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges, during this workshop you will learn about and make your own olla irrigation, a sustainable ancient method of irrigation.
Classes are offered as a single 4 hour workshop.
You will learn how to make your own olla using terracotta clay and the coil-building method. Your olla will hold approximately three to four litres of water, and you will also make a lid. Time & weather permitting (clay dries slower in cooler temperatures) you may also have the opportunity to decorate your piece with underglaze prior to firing. The finished piece will then be available for pickup 1-2 weeks later.
Your Olla must be kiln-fired to be usable in your garden.
What is an olla?
An Olla, Spanish word for irrigation, is an ancient watering/irrigation system constructed with unglazed porous clay pots.
Installing an olla is simple, just dig a hole, bury the pot and fill it with water!
Once the porous terracotta olla is in contact with the soil, water begins to seep into the surrounding soil, directly to the rootzone of surrounding plants. The amount of water drawn from the olla varies depending on the soil moisture – dry soil will draw water faster; wet soil slows it down.
Olla irrigation is most efficient for crops with fibrous root systems like squash, melons, watermelons, tomatoes, and chillies, but it can work well for establishing young trees.
One three-litre olla will irrigate a 60 x 60cm garden bed.
The class includes:
clay
bisque firing of up to 4 small pieces
tea & coffee & a light lunch
Knowledge required:
No previous knowledge or experience required.
What to bring:
Warm clothing in the cooler months – The Temperature in the Ranges is definitely colder
An apron (they are available to purchase if desired) &/or clothing that is OK to get dirty
Additional charges:
Additional terracotta clay is available for purchase if required
Split leg aprons are available for purchase at $48.00
Beginner's pottery tools and banding wheels are available for purchase POA
Questions: Call Sarah on 0458 583 532
Cancellation/Changes
You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your workshop starts with no fee incurred. If less than 24-hour’s notice is given, you will be refunded 50% of the class price.