Raku Workshop

Come and explore the skill of Raku firing in this Raku workshop with Jude Keogh and guest ceramicist John Daly.

Raku is a fast, low-temperature firing technique originating from Japan where ceramic pots are removed from a kiln while still glowing hot and placed in combustible materials like sawdust or newspaper. This results in a unique, unpredictable finish with crackled glazes and vibrant colors.

You will be introduced to the process of Raku firing, learning about the type of clay, glazes and safety aspects of Raku firing. They will fire the pots using the exciting technique of Raku. This includes taking a red hot pot out of the kiln and placing it into metal buckets with various combustibles creating unique glaze effects.

You can bring your own Raku pots or bisque fired Raku pots will be available to glaze and fire. If you are bringing your own pots please make sure they are bisque fired and made from a suitable raku clay body and no more than 20cm x 20cm. If you are unsure please contact Jude via email judekeoghceramics@gmail.com.

You will be glazing your pots in the morning then after the lunch break we will fire them in the Raku kiln.

All materials and safety equipment will be provided.