Introduction to Obvara Raku

DESCRIPTION Introduction to Raku Firing with Obvara 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. Obvara raku is a decorative firing teaching that combines elements of traditional raku and include immersing your heated bisque firied pieces in a fermented mixture of flour, water, yeast, and sugar. This process creates unique, organic-looking patterns and colors on the pottery's surface, often resembling aged leather or bark.  Participants should make and bring 2 ceramic pieces that have been bisque fired. Or you may purchase vases from us for $20/piece. 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 fir