Description
Ryder Gordon
Raku Workshop
Saturday, July 19, 10am-4ish (Rain Date July 20)
$140, or $119 with 15% Cape Cod Potters discount. Use Coupon Code CCP, and forward proof of membership to sarah@meetinghouseclay.com.
Learn about the traditional Japanese firing technique called raku as interpreted by modern ceramic artists! In raku, the pieces are removed from the kiln at peak temperature rather than allowed to cool slowly. The ceramic artist can take advantage of this brief period when the piece is superheated – common practices include smoking the work in a post-firing reduction chamber to promote crackle effects, local glaze reduction, and blackening of unglazed surfaces. While the process does not produce functional, food-safe pottery, the low
temperature, volatility, and spontaneous nature create unique and stunning results. Over the course of a day we will fire two to three times, allowing us to learn from results and respond immediately. We heat ware up to red hot, remove it from the kiln while still glowing, and place it in trash cans filled with combustible materials. After cooling we will discuss ways to further finish and refine our pieces.
Please bring 3-6 pieces of bisque-ware to fire. B-mix, other stoneware clays, or raku clays are absolutely fine, but they should be smaller than 10 inches by 10 inches. Glazing will happen on the day of the workshop. Registrants can pick up 5# of raku clay at The Meetinghouse to create work for either this firing or our later summer workshop.
Hair must be tied back, and natural fiber clothing should be worn. Participation in various parts of the process is encouraged and based on each individual participant’s comfort level.
*Refunds will not be given within one week of the beginning of class. A $25 processing fee will be retained from any refund. If a class must be cancelled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be given.
