Discover the dynamic world of Raku ceramics and join us for an immersive, hands-on ceramics workshop that combines the art of clay hand-building with the exciting process of raku firing. This engaging experience is perfect for artists, makers, and curious beginners eager to explore form, texture, and transformation through fire.

Throughout the workshop, participants will explore creative hand-building techniques—shaping, coiling, paddling, and refining their own ceramic forms. On the final evening, we’ll come together for a dramatic raku firing session: a fast-paced and visually striking process where red-hot ceramics are removed from the kiln and placed into combustible materials, producing distinctive, smoky, and crackled finishes.

The workshop concludes with a celebratory night-time “Raku Party” and potluck, where friends and family are invited to join in the festivities. Participants will leave with unique, raku-fired ceramic pieces and a deeper appreciation for the transformative power of clay, fire, and creative process.

WHEN: June 20, 21, 27, & 28 | 2 - 5 pm; *last class will be at 6 - 9 pm

WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor

Ianna Nova Frisby is a Sacramento art instructor and artist with over 30 years of experience exploring popular and personal themes using ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, found and altered pieces.

She is a founding artist and active member at the Verge Center for the Arts. She earned a BFA in studio art from Humboldt State University and an MFA in ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Website: www.iannanovafrisby.com

Instagram: iannanova@instagram.com

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

Shared Fire: A Raku Workshop & Potluck