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 

Wednesday, August 21: 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Workshop Orientation

Saturday, August 24: 2:00pm – 5:00pm: Demonstration Day #1
Sunday, August 25: 10:00am – 1:00pm: Demonstration Day #2

Wednesday, October 9: 6:00pm – 9:00pm: Glaze Preparation and Discussion Session

Saturday, October 19: 9:00am – 5:00pm: Firing Day #1

Sunday, October 20: 9:00am – 5:00pm: Firing Day #2

*Rain dates for firing weekend: October 27 and November 3*

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Prerequisites: Completion of Handbuilding II, Wheel II, or an equivalent intermediate level class

Class fees by level:  NC State students – $190   Public – $300