Raku Workshops at Paseo Pottery

Do you want to practice the ancient art of raku Firings?

Paseo Pottery conducts Raku Workshops on the third Friday of every month!

Participants do not need to have experience with clay, but will either need to provide bisqueware of their own (cone 04-10), or purchase bisqueware from our studio. Individual bisqueware vases are available for purchase (contact for pricing). Please email info@paseopottery.com at least three days prior to the workshop if you plan to purchase bisqued pieces. Students will participate in the western practice of Raku firings, which produce beautiful and unique colors and textures. Results are unpredictable to a great extent.

Workshop lasts 3 hours. This workshop allows for participants to experience the excitement of moving fired glowing red hot pottery pieces into metal cans where your pieces combust and reduce, producing Raku's signature palette of colors; copper, blues, reds, and crackle whites. Cost includes 150 square inches of raku firing, and glazes. Additional firing can be purchased for $25 per 50 square inches. All pieces must be shorter than 12 inches. Bisque firing fees are separate.

Students should construct their pieces in advance and have them bisque fired before workshop day. It is recommended that pieces are glazed in advance for those with studio access. For those purchasing bisqueware for this workshop, glazing can be completed day-of.

Snacks and drinks will be provided to participants.