Raku Pottery Workshop January 24, 2009

Join us for a unique firing experience. Bring a piece of fired bisque an well go through the process of Raku firing. Pottery is removed from the kiln during the firing when it is red hot. Quickly, each piece is set in a garbage can full of combustible materials which immediately catch fire. Then the garbage can is closed with a tight fitting lid, so the pottery can smoke for 10-15 minutes. Next the pottery is cooled quickly in a bucket of water. When cool enough to handle, each piece is scrubbed to remove any soot.
NOTE: Raku firing is very cool but unpredictable. Some breakage can occur.

$30 includes glazing with Raku glazes and firing of one piece. You may bring in your own pottery or purchase bisque here at Art Village. An addition $5 per piece if you are firing more than one. Raku is not food safe. Call 715-345-9500 to sign up today!

Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of rainydayw.