TOWRADGI WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Carve the Moment: A Two‑Day Sgraffito Workshop That Captures the Leatherhard Stage
A hands‑on studio workshop in Towradgi where you build on day one, let the clay reach the leatherhard stage overnight, then return to carve and refine during a second session.
Carve the Moment: A Two‑Day Sgraffito Workshop That Captures the Leatherhard Stage.
In a compact two‑day format at Black Duck Studio in Towradgi, you make a single, large clay piece on day one, let it firm to the coveted leatherhard stage overnight, then return the next day to carve and finish it — a focused lesson in timing and surface technique.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Work at the Leatherhard Stage
The workshop is designed to capture the leatherhard phase — clay that’s neither wet nor dry — so you can experience the tactile satisfaction of carving precise sgraffito details when the material responds best.
Two Short, Focused Sessions
Rather than a single long day, the course splits into two two‑hour sessions across consecutive days, allowing creation, controlled drying, and then carving during the ideal window.
Large Piece Included
The Carving Experience Series supplies a single large piece (2000 cm³ total volume), a scale that supports meaningful carving — for example, a 25×25×3 cm plate or a similarly substantial vessel.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The two‑day cadence compresses the arc of making: day one is hands‑on forming and shaping, you leave your work to partially dry overnight, and day two returns you to a firmer surface where carving lines, textures and negative space come into sharp relief.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and when to ask questions of the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two sessions of two hours each: one session on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Meet at Black Duck Studio, 80b Towradgi Rd, Towradgi.
Each session includes a LARGE piece (2000 cm³ total); examples include a 25×25×3 cm plate or a similarly scaled vessel.
Confirm any gear, clothing or specific accessibility requirements with the operator prior to attending.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each session?
The workshop runs two hours on Saturday and two hours on Sunday.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is 80b Towradgi Rd, Towradgi.
How big can I make my piece?
Sessions include a LARGE sized piece with a total volume of 2000 cm³ — for example, a 25×25×3 cm plate, a 14×14×10 cm vase, or a 12×15×10 cm mug.
What happens across the two days?
You make and shape your piece in the first session, leave it to partially dry overnight, and return in the second session to carve and finish while the clay is leatherhard.
Who operates the workshop?
The workshop is run by Black Duck Studio Pty Ltd.