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RAKU FIRING WORKSHOPS
 
 
 
   
 
A video on the Glazing and Firing Process
  
 
 
   
 
A video on Wood Fired Raku by Carly Thompson
  
 
 
   
 
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UPCOMING CLASSES
 
   
 
RAKU FIRING WORKSHOP Spring Section 1 - March 21st and 28th, 2026
 

Wood Fired Raku, Section 1
2-part class Saturdays, 9 AM - 3 PM, March 21st and 28th, 2026
In the first session we will learn basic hand-building techniques and produce pieces to be bisqued, glazed and raku-fired. In the second session we’ll glaze fire our hand-built work. Be prepared to cut some wood and stoke the kiln to maintain temperature of 1950° F. The pots can be completed in the afternoon. This workshop is kid friendly for 12 years and above.

  
     
  RAKU FIRING WORKSHOP Spring Section 2 - April 4th and 11th, 2026  
 

Wood Fired Raku, Section 2
2-part class Saturdays, 9 AM - 3 PM, April 4th and 11th, 2026 
In the first session we will learn basic hand-building techniques and produce pieces to be bisqued, glazed and raku-fired. In the second session we’ll glaze fire our hand-built work. Be prepared to cut some wood and stoke the kiln to maintain temperature of 1950° F. The pots can be completed in the afternoon. This workshop is kid friendly for 12 years and above.

  
  RAKU FIRING WORKSHOP Fall Section 1 - October 17th and 24th, 2026  
 

Wood Fired Raku, Section 1
2-part class Saturdays, 9 AM - 3 PM, October 17th and 24th, 2026
In the first session we will learn basic hand-building techniques and produce pieces to be bisqued, glazed and raku-fired. In the second session we’ll glaze fire our hand-built work. Be prepared to cut some wood and stoke the kiln to maintain temperature of 1950° F. The pots can be completed in the afternoon. This workshop is kid friendly for 12 years and above.

  
  RAKU FIRING WORKSHOP Fall Section 2 - November 7th and 14th, 2026  
 

Wood Fired Raku, Section 2
2-part class Saturdays, 9 AM - 3 PM, November 7th and 14th, 2026
In the first session we will learn basic hand-building techniques and produce pieces to be bisqued, glazed and raku-fired. In the second session we’ll glaze fire our hand-built work. Be prepared to cut some wood and stoke the kiln to maintain temperature of 1950° F. The pots can be completed in the afternoon. This workshop is kid friendly for 12 years and above.

  
     
     
 
You can Register by e-mailing me your choice of A October or B November.
I can then Invoice & verify your booking. BeckyKoop@aol.com
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
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 $80 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.