20 Barbara Donahue Dr
Oswego NY 13126
This is a quick and fun way to experience the ancient Japanese Raku process of firing pottery by removing the pottery from a hot kiln and cooling it rapidly in open-air containers. Wonderful unexpected iridescent glazes make the process magical. Billie Jo Peterson, artist and Oswego High School art teacher, will be conducting the Raku workshop in the parking lot of the Art Association of Oswego from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 31. If it rains the workshop will be re-scheduled. There will be refreshments and a tent for shade.
This event is free to observe. For those who would like to be more hands-on, for only $15 you can choose a piece of bisque pottery, glaze it, and help in the firing process. People who participate in the firing process must wear eye protection and closed-toe shoes. Please arrive no later than 1:00 to allow time to glaze and fire your pottery.
Note: Raku glazes often contain heavy metals, so these containers are for decorative purposes only and should never hold food items. These vessels will also be porous, so they are not suitable for holding water (i.e. flower vases).
The AAO is located at the northern end of East 4th Street in Oswego, right across the street from Fort Ontario. The address is 20 Barbara Donahue Drive.