RAKU: Slip Saggar, Obvara, & Glaze $135
Date:
Sunday, 7/19 @4pm
Cost: $135
Experience the excitement of Raku firing in this intensive workshop! Your registration includes the firing of two pieces, slip saggar, and access to over 20 experimental glazes.
What’s Included:
* Firing: Two pieces included (up to two additional pieces may be fired for $10 each).
* Materials: A selection of 20+ glazes, copper mesh, sulfates for color, and slip.
* Transport: Complimentary pickup from the St. George Ferry Terminal (Staten Island Ferry) for those commuting from other boroughs.
Preparation & Guidelines:
Please bring up to four bisqued pieces made specifically from Raku clay (e.g., Standard 239 or 295). For safety and the best results:
* If bisque firing at Silk Road Ceramics, please bring your DRY pieces in no later than Thursday, July 16th.
* Size: Pieces should be between the size of a tennis ball and 12”H x 8”W.
* Form: Aim for uniform thickness. Avoid plate forms and delicate/thin appendages.
*For slip saggar, you may burnish your greenware pieces with terra sigillata at our studio before the bisque fire
* Risk: Please note that Raku involves rapid cooling and thermal shock, which carries a higher risk of breakage than traditional firing.
Mandatory Safety Gear:
Because this is an active firing process, all participants must wear:
* Natural fiber clothing (no synthetics/polyester)
* Long pants and closed-toed shoes
* Long hair must be tied back
The Details:
* Capacity: Limited to 10 participants.
* Rain Date: In the event of rain, the workshop will be rescheduled for the following Sunday, or participants may opt for our next session TBA.
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Time: 2-6pm
Cost: $75
BYOB