Raku Workshop
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Description
This is intended for those who have some experience with clay. You may wheel throw or handbuild your raku pieces. There will be 2 sessions held at ClayWorks studio. Session 1, March 24th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, we will discuss the basics of Raku firings, and glaze your previously bisque-fired pots. Session 2, March 31st, from either 1:00 - 4:00 pm OR 6:00 - 9:00 pm. We will be firing the glazed pots outside in the parking lot at the studio. The Guild will have some bins, combustibles and a few extra gloves for people to borrow. Please provide a time preference (afternoon or evening) in the notes when checking out. We will do our best to accommodate everyone. Instructor: Crystal Warner Hawley Please bring: Session 1 Brushes for applying glaze and up to 6 bisque fired pots – there is NO guarantee all of your pieces will be fired, depending on the sizes and total number of pots… we will do our best. Session 2 1. Glazed Pots (from session 1) 2. Natural fibre clothing. Remember to wear/bring shoes/boots, a long-sleeve cotton shirt, a hat or scarf, and tie up long hair. 3. Metal Reduction containers/bins/pots, ideally with tight-fitting lids for your pots. 4. Combustibles - shredded paper, newspaper, wood shavings. 5. Leather gloves. All raku glazes, a 1/2 bag of raku/paper clay and firing are included in the class fee. Additional raku/paper clay may be purchased from the studio at an extra fee (TBD). If you think you would like extra, please inform us so that we can ensure we have enough on hand. To get your clay, please email info@brantfordpottersguild.ca to arrange for pick up.
Class Schedule
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the start of class. Cancellations made within two weeks of the class start date are eligible for a refund minus a 20% administration fee. No refunds will be issued once classes have begun.