Introduction to Naked Raku- June

DESCRIPTION Introduction to Raku Firing This hands-on workshop introduces students to Raku: an ancient Japanese alternative firing technique which involves removing pieces from a kiln while still hot and placing them in combustible materials to starve the piece of oxygen. This interactive and communal process creates one of a kind, decorative ceramic art. Participants should make and bring 2 ceramic pieces that have been bisque fired. Only Raku clay and Raku glaze should be used to make pieces. Items that are Raku fired are not food safe so please keep this in mind when deciding what to bring for firing.  We have 3 types of clay that we recommend that we sell at our store if you need to purchase some.  Georgie's Piepenburg Raku- Great for sculpting and handbuildling  Laguna Raku- Great for Throwing Georgie's Trail Mix- Soft with added sand for strength, great for handbuilding and wheel This will be a 4 hour hands-on, communal firing where students will try different methods to intr