Raku Pottery: Introduction
Raku Pottery: Introduction
In this half-day Raku Pottery course you’ll learn how to glaze and fire your own pot, creating stunning results.
Working with the elements of fire, water and earth you’ll explore the Japanese pottery technique called Raku. Loosely translated Raku can mean enjoyment, pleasure, comfort, happiness and contentment. This low firing technique is connected to a rich cultural and spiritual heritage where there is still much to be discovered, experienced and shared.
After looking at some examples, you’ll choose which glazes and colours you’d like to use and paint them onto the pot. Then you’ll find out how to make and safely operate your own kiln, placing your own pot into the kiln to fire. When the pots are ready to be removed from the kiln you’ll learn how to take them out safely before dunking them in water.
The stunning raku effects will be revealed as you take the pots out of the water and clean them up. You’ll take your beautiful raku pot home with you at the end of the session.
What you'll learn
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Learn How to Glaze
Glaze your pot using a variety of colourful glazes.
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Firing the pots
Learn how kilns work and how you can make one at home before placing your pot in the kiln to fire.
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Cleaning and finishing the pots
Carefully remove your pot from the kiln, cool it down and then clean it up to reveal stunning colours and patterns.
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Q&A
The course will close with the opportunity to ask any further questions.
Testimonials..
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A superb tutor who gave us an excellent, informative & fun experience. Thank you so much!
Catherine -
Absolutely loved this course, was fun & great to get so involved. Would love to do it again!
Clare -
Thank you so much. We had a beautiful time. Fab results & a memory forever.
Trina
The Essentials
Raku Pottery: Introduction will run from 10am until 12.30pm in the morning.
We’ll provide all the equipment and materials for this course and you will take your pot home at the end of the session.
The course involves putting your pots into and taking them out of a kiln, which will involve being near naked flames.
Please ensure that you are wearing long sleeves and trousers, and your feet are fully covered by shoes. Sandals, shorts and short sleeves are not suitable for this course.
This course will take place outdoors, please check the weather for NP25 and either bring layers or sun hats/ sun cream as appropriate.
Your instructor for the day..
Tez is an experienced ceramicist and builder of pizza ovens Tez is an experienced ceramicist with pottery in her blood.…