Raku (Two-day pottery workshop)
with Rose Wallace/Graham Hudson
Raku is a pottery firing process developed in 16th century Japan for the Japanese tea ceremony. The word raku translates loosely as enjoyment, happiness or comfort. The process involves ceramic pieces being glazed then fired in an outside kiln to a temperature of approximately 1000 degrees. Raku is a pottery firing process developed in 16th century Japan for the Japanese tea ceremony. The word raku translates loosely as enjoyment, happiness or comfort. The process involves ceramic pieces being glazed then fired in an outside kiln to a temperature of approximately 1000 degrees.
Suitable for all levels, including beginners
with Rose Wallace & Graham Hudson
Making day: Tuesday 15th July with Rose, throwing and hand-building. 10am-4pm
Firing day: Monday 21st July with Graham. 10am-4pm
Raku is a pottery firing process developed in 16th century Japan for the Japanese tea ceremony. The word Raku translates loosely as enjoyment, happiness or comfort. The process involves ceramic pieces being glazed then fired in an outside kiln to a temperature of approximately 1000 degrees. The pieces are then removed from the gas fired kiln and buried in sawdust creating a reduction chamber. This reduction atmosphere changes the molten glaze to produce the array of colourful, lustrous crackle glazes that are associated with Raku pottery. Raku firing is one of the most dramatic and exciting ways to fire pottery.
What to bring
Complimentary refreshments are available in the Common Room at breaktimes. Please bring a packed lunch. Parking is available on site, in the overflow car park, on the road and at the Village Hall.
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Tuesday 10:00 to 16:00
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15th July to 21st July '25
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£218
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Rose Wallace/Graham Hudson