Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art

Raku is an exciting and instinctive rapid firing process — an ancient Japanese style of pottery where ceramic vessels are rapidly fired to 1000°C (1832°F). Taken right from the kiln and glowing red hot, the pots are placed into organic matter and starved of oxygen to create vibrant colors and surface effects.

This 2-day workshop over two weeks is intended for intermediate to advanced potters that already have a foundational understanding of how to make and glaze pottery. The focus of the workshop will be on how to create decorative pieces that showcase raku glazes and firing techniques. The first class will cover various raku glazing techniques and students will generate a maximum of three pieces with these techniques in mind. In the second class, students will glaze their pots and participate in the firing process.

All materials (clay, glazes, etc) will be provided.

When: Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, July 18

Time: 10:00a.m. –1:00p.m. on Saturday, July 11, AND 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. on Saturday, July 18

Cost: $150 (supplies included)  

Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 15

Throwing Room 

Instructor: Dino Pfaff and Graham Kerwin