Raku Firing [Workshop]

Raku pottery is primarily for decorative artwork, resulting in smoky black and/or metallic surfaces that are ready to take home the day of firing! Horsehair and feather firings will occur along with traditional raku-glazing and firing. An orientation early in the semester will cover topics such as recommended wares for firing, glazing application/schedule, and firing-weekends expectations. There will also be two days scheduled for the instructor to give demonstrations and students to have work time as a group. This workshop is intended for both first time and returning raku-ers to try something new. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of Raku clay, use of terra sigillata, raku glazes, safety equipment and other tools for firing.

NOTE: This workshop requires a clay studio membership to participate.

Instructor: Jennifer Siegel 

Sunday, January 21: 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Workshop Orientation
Saturday, February 3, 2:00pm – 5:00pm: Demonstration and class work time
Sunday, February 4, 10:00am – 1:00pm:  Demonstration and class work time
Saturday, March 30: 12:00pm – 3:00pm: Glaze Preparation and Discussion Session
Saturday, April 13: 9:00am – 5:00pm: Firing Day #1
Sunday, April 14: 9:00am – 5:00pm: Firing Day #2
*Rain dates for firing weekend: April 27 and April 28*

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to Potter’s Wheel, Handbuilding 101, or equivalent

Class fees by level:  NC State students – $165   Public – $275

NOTE: This workshop requires a clay studio membership to participate.