Pottery Using Raku Method of Firing

When:
September 19, 2018 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
2018-09-19T18:00:00-04:00
2018-09-19T21:00:00-04:00
Where:
Art Association of Oswego
20 Barbara Donahue Dr
Oswego, NY 13126
USA
Contact:
Linda Knowles
315-342-5782
Raku firing using a copper glaze.

Join accomplished potter and instructor Linda Knowles and local art teacher, Billie Peterson in the ancient art of Japanese Raku* ceramics. They will assist students in the use of handbuilding and basic throwing methods to create pottery pieces of their choice.  On the last day students will assist in the final outdoor firing to create the metallic and iridescent finishes unique to the art of Raku. They will take their pieces home that day.

  • Age and/or skill level: Adults (ages 16+); beginner to advanced
  • Class size limit: 8
  • When: Wed and Fri, 6 PM — 9 PM  September  19, 21, 26, 28. Firing day Sunday, Sept. 30.
  • Where: AAO – Oswego Civic Arts Center, Fort Ontario Complex (north end of E 4th St), Oswego. (Google Maps Address: 20 Barbara Donahue Dr)
  • Cost: Instructional fee = $133 for AAO Members and $190 for non-members, plus a materials fee of $18. All tools and materials will be provided. For more information on membership OswegoArts.org/membership.
  • Instructors: Linda Knowles
  • Registration using our online registration form and pre-payment are required. You may pay online using PayPal or mail a check or money order to: AAO – PO Box 271 – Oswego, NY 13126. Payments mailed to our PO Box must be received at least 7 days before the class starts.

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*What is the Raku method of firing?

In the traditional Japanese process, the fired raku piece is removed from the hot kiln and is allowed to cool in the open air.

A more modern technique is now used. The fired raku piece is removed from the hot kiln and is placed in a container filled with combustible material. The smoke is allowed to penetrate the unglazed surfaces, which then turns satin black. The glazed areas will turn a metallic (usually copper) luster where heavily reduced, white crackle or another glossy color depending on the glaze.