RAKU FIRING WORKSHOPS
 
 
 
   
 
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UPCOMING CLASSES
 
   
 
RAKU FIRING WORKSHOP - March 24th and 31st, 2012, 9 am - 3 pm
 
2-part class Saturdays March 24th and 31st, 2012 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, March 24th to make your pots and Saturday, March 31st to fire them.

You will learn basic hand-building techniques and produce at least one piece to be bisqued, glazed and Raku-fired. In the second session we will glaze fire our hand-built work in a wood-fired Raku kiln. Be prepared to cut some wood and stoke the kiln to reach a glowing temperature of 1950 F. within an hour. The post are pulled out red-hot and quick cooled for completed pots that afternoon.

This workshop is offered through Communiversity

Registration online at http://www.umkc.edu/commu/
  
 
 
   
   
 
The propane RAKU kiln uses a common weed burner attached to a 40 lb. propane tank. The kiln is constructed out of insulating 2000°F firebrick and isulating fiber. The lid to the kiln is made out of insulating fiber on a wire mesh for easy removal.

The first load of ware takes about 1 1/2 hours to reach temperature (1500-1900°F) with the consecutive firings taking about 30 min. The insulating bricks reflect the heat bach into the ware speeding up the firing time. In contrast, the wood fueled hardbrick kiln takes much longer to heat up because the bricks absorb most of the energy before reflecting it back to the ware.

Workshop for Raku firing is $35 per person.
 
   
  Three main lowfire RAKU glazes are provided to coat your pots.  You may use your own glazes if you wish.  RAKU tongs and gloves are provided for the firing.  This is my main kiln for raku firing.    
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
     

We accept personal and Cashiers Checks.  Prices do not include shipping and handling.  Delivery times vary. 
Please allow at least 3 weeks to instock pieces, and 8 weeks for custom orders.  Contact us for shipping costs to your zip code.  Prices subject to change.

All pottery, copywrite by Rebecca Koop    
Most Assorted Stoneware and Majolica Photos by Janet Ryan.