2100 days ago

Raku Clay Workshops - 6 Weeks

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

Raku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colors in glazes and clay bodies. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking also known as crackling effect.
Only $60 per person
Dates: Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th May

2nd & 9th June 6.00 - 8.00 pm Class 1: Overview, how to and what to make. Start to make.

Class 2: Continue making. Class 3: Glazing pots. Practice with safety equipment Continue to make. Class 4: Raku firing 3 to 4 hours. Some glazing if needed. Some making between loads Longer class

Class 5: Making and glazing. Class 6: Raku firing 3 to 4 hours. Some glazing if needed. @ Friendship House Huntly 55 William Street

Booking essential as spaces are limited

Please go to eventspronto.co.nz to book www.eventspronto.co.nz...

or email friendship.huntly@gmail.com

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