Members Raku Event

Come try your hand at Raku, Naked Raku or Obvara. We will have two, one day sessions available for 16 Guild members to fire 2-3 pieces. Participants will make their pieces on their own time, we will bisque fire them, provide glazes and help you fire them in the Raku kiln.

Instructors: Meagan Brooks, Sandra Mills, Jennifer Key-Carr

Included in the event:

• Instructional pdf
• 1/2 bag of Raku Clay
• Bisque firing of your pieces
• A variety of Raku glazes, Obvara mixture and Naked Raku slip/glaze available in the studio and on site
• Each participant will have 2-3 pieces fired during the workshop. Maximum size per piece 6”x6” base x 10” tall.
• Reduction containers will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own.
• Sawdust will be provided, but participants should also bring newsprint with them.
• Safety gloves will be provided.

Important to Know

• Studio time to make pieces is not included in this event.
• After pieces are fired in the Raku kiln, participants are responsible for managing their pieces in a reduction chamber.
• Participants must be present on the day to have their pieces fired.
• The event takes place outside so make sure you come dressed to spend the whole day outside and get a bit dirty.
• Bring your own chair, lunch, and drinks. Coffee and treats will be provided.
• There is access to a bathroom on site.

Safety

This is a fun event but as we will be working around open fire, participants must abide by the following:

• No loose fitting clothing
• Wear natural fibres
• Tie hair back or cover loose hair
• Wear close-toed shoes: No sandals, slip-on shoes or Crocs permitted.

Key Dates

September 12 Clay pickup at studio

• Studio members can pick up their clay any day after this time.
• Alternative arrangements can be made for other members as needed.

October 9 – Bisque Firing

• Pieces must be bone dry and ready for bisque firing. A designated shelf in the front room will be labelled RAKU where pieces can be put before and after the bisque firing.
• If we don’t feel your piece is dry enough it will not be fired.

October 12th - Begin Glazing

• Raku glazes will be available in the studio for participants to use to glaze their pieces.
• Studio access arrangements will be made for General Members as needed.
• Glaze and other materials will also be available on site.

October 17th or 18th – Workshop

• Bring your pieces with you for the day you signed up for.

Questions? meaganb@mississaugapotters.com; jenniferkk@mississaugapotters.com; sandram@mississaugapotters.com