Field Kiln · Online learning
See each movement clearly and understand the full process.
Field Kiln's online courses show kiln operation and food preparation through multi-camera videos, close-up explanations and supporting written materials. They suit those unable to visit for now, or those with a place to practise who want to revisit the details.
What can you learn?
| Content | Learning focus |
|---|---|
| Kiln operation | Black and white kilns, lighting, firing and assessing heat |
| Wood-fired bread | Ingredients, dough preparation, fermentation, shaping and baking |
| Napoli pizza | Dough, stretching, topping and kiln baking |
| Wood-fired cuisine | Ingredient preparation, seasoning and heat control |
| Complementary products | Sauces, light meals and related combinations |
Check the current course catalogue for specific products and material formats.
Watch techniques on video. Refer to recipes in the course materials.
Dough texture, hand movements and changes after baking can be hard to understand from text alone. Videos show these processes so you can pause, replay and compare different stages. Written materials make it easy to check ingredients, recipes, steps and points to watch.
The two formats support understanding and practice; watching does not replace hands-on work. Online courses are organised by product and technique, not as full recordings of the 12-day in-person course.
Images are from the Field Kiln course archive, not screenshots of the online videos.
Understand the products, then consider how they fit your venue.
When adding food to a courtyard venue, guesthouse or restaurant, first understand what each product requires, then consider whether it suits takeaway, sharing or a full meal. Choose what to learn with your kiln, kitchen and staffing in mind, as well as the appeal of the finished food.
Field Kiln's product mix offers a reference, not a model to copy in full. More dining options also mean additional preparation, equipment and operational demands.
How do you start learning?
Choose a product suited to your setup and watch the full process once. When you have safe conditions for practice, prepare the ingredients, try it yourself and note any differences. If you get stuck, revisit the relevant movements and visual cues as often as needed during your course access period.
If you need an instructor to observe and correct your work in person, explore the hands-on courses. Online and in-person courses each have their own content and services; neither automatically includes the other.
Pricing & purchase
Contact Chen Shifu on WeChat below for current prices and the catalogue. Confirm the viewing platform, access period, material formats and scope of support.
Let’s talk
Tell us about your project, then we can discuss how you might learn.
Share your city, existing venue and the foods you want to learn. We can then check the course options, current syllabus and arrangements with you.
Course enquiries
Chen Shifu (玩火的陈师傅)
- 13674255679
Copy this number and search for it in WeChat to ask about courses.