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Raku in Autumn Saturday October 18, 2008 Rain Date: Sunday October 19, 2008 10 am to 4 pm Cost $40.00 Limit of 10 people Location: The home and studio of Denise Keats In the Acton/Rockwood area just south of highway 7 (Approximately 1 hour drive from the Guild)
Includes ˝ bag of Raku Clay, bisque firing of your pieces on Tues. October 14th, or by chance, Raku glazes and the kiln/fuel/supplies. If you require extra clay, ˝ bags of Sheba Raku Clay can be purchased at the Guild for $7.00. Registration will begin at the September 11th general meeting and must include your cheque and completed registration form. No spots will be held without both. Size & Quantity Restrictions for Pieces: A maximum of 3 pieces per participant Sizes - 2 dimensional pieces: maximum 10” x 10” (such as a flat tile or very flat plate) 3 dimensional pieces: maximum height is 12” with a base no larger than 4” x 5” (such as vessels) Outline of the Raku Workshop Arrive at 10 am: Denise will give a short introduction, show samples of the glazes etc. Glazing & Firing: Glazing & firing will occur throughout the workshop. Potluck Lunch: Each person is asked to bring a dish to share. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. Tea will be available. Cleanup: Washing of work area, brushes, reduction chambers etc. Departure 4:00 pm Aim of the workshop This workshop is open to all potters including those who are not overly familiar with RAKU. It will provide basic information on how to set up a Raku kiln for firing, placement of ware within the kiln, removal of pieces and preparation of the reduction containers. Glaze issues will be covered and ample supplies will be available. Safety issues will be covered
Raku is a primitive, unpredictable firing process, often giving beautiful, unique results, but it is not without dangers including live flames and noxious fumes. It is perhaps not a suitable medium for persons suffering from asthma. Objective: To have fun in the country while gaining knowledge and an appreciation for the unique process of Raku firing.
Special request for supplies: Anyone with access to dry, fine sawdust (not from pressure treated wood) is asked to bring it to the workshop and advise organizers ahead of time that you can provide it. Each participant can also bring a small bag of newspaper.
Note: This workshop takes place outdoors, so it is necessary to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions in natural-fibre attire where possible. Tie long hair back.
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