Raku Course: €380
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Raku – a Japanese word freely interpreted as
“ENJOYMENT.” This low-fire technique has become a workshop
favourite for its immediacy, drama and sociability. Pots
are taken out of the red hot kiln after one hour and
subjected to a number of post firing treatments. Rolling
the pots in straw and leaves can create a reduction
atmosphere (as well as plenty of smoke and flame),
resulting in attractive markings and glaze effects. On
this raku workshop you will build a raku kiln from easily
sourced and cheap materials and importantly you will make
and fire work and enjoy the satisfaction of completing the
ceramic cycle from forming clay to glazed finished pieces
in one session.
This course is suitable for all levels, including
beginners.
Course Outline Schedule:
Day 1: Start 9.00 am. Introduction to kiln
plans and Raku process etc. Demonstrations by Marcus (tea
bowls etc). Participants start making – throwing and hand
building. We will be using standard Raku clays and paper
clay. Finish 5 pm.
Day 2: Start 9.00 am. Continue making. Finish 5 pm.
Day 3: Start 9.00 am. Finish pots. Kiln building.
Bisque fire work. Finish 5.00 pm.
Day 4: Firing Day. Glaze pots and fire. Clean
and pack pots. Course finishes 3 – 4 pm.
The studio will be open every day
until 8 pm for individual work.
Tea/Coffee breaks and lunches are included throughout
the course. 5 - 8 students per course.
Note: Please bring an
apron, a hand-towel and comfortable (old!) clothing.
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