Raku Open Studio

You have seen the fun on “The Great Pottery Throwdown”. Now you can try it yourself! A fun way to start the work week.

This will be run the same as the regular open studio – with a couple of differences:

• clay limited to 3 pounds. Given the small size of the actual raku kiln, items made will be limited in size. Please try to keep your pieces no bigger than 6″ x 6″. 
• wheels are not guaranteed – I have found , though, that potters are very good about sharing resources. If you choose to make something on the wheel, you can come back on Friday September 19 from 6 – 8 pm to trim. This will be your only opportunity to trim what you made. 
• there are no prerequisites, but you should have experience working with clay. 
• At least 4 people need to sign up for the class to take place. 
• if you are a regular open studio attendee, you will not be able to work with your raku piece during regular open studio times. Raku clay has a different firing temperature and it is important that the regular studio clay does not mix with the raku clay. The studio is also too small to pull out raku materials during regular open studio. 

• This workshop is for Monday September 15  from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. 

The next raku firing will take place Friday evening September 26th from 6 – 8 pm. Come at 5 if you need to glaze your piece. There is no charge for the firing, but you need to sign up.  The firing  will depend on:

• Are there enough pieces to fill the kiln?
• Is the weather suitable? ( no rain in the forecast, not too hot, not too windy)
• Are there enough folks to help with the firing? At least 6 are needed

Please familiarize yourself with the studio rules before committing to this class.