Come and experience the art of RAKU and discover the joy of glazing and firing pots outdoors.
You'll be firing two pots, using two distinct methods. The first, using metallic glazes and the second applying combustibles such as horsehair and feathers to the hot surface.
We are running taster sessions each day and your pots must be bought in advance (£48 for both pots) as kiln space for each session is limited.
Session times are: Sat: 10.00am, 12noon, 2pm, or 4pm. Sun: 10.30am, 12.30pm or 2.30pm
We will provide all the materials, glazes and combustibles you need to create these finishes - you are welcome to bring your own feathers.
Pots, will have been pre-made for you to glaze, decorate and fire on the day.
Once glowing red hot (around 1000 degrees celsius) we take them out of the gas kiln. One pot will be placed into metal containers with combustible materials and to the second you will apply your chosen combustibles.
This is where the magic happens!
Pots then need to be cooled and cleaned and will be ready for you to take any on the day.
Please note: In the event we have appalling weather, these taster sessions will not run. We can either refund you or carry this over to the next date.
