Sunday, November 17th: Raku Class at Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA. 10:00am to 1:00pm. $40-$60/person. Ages 10-13 w/an adult or ages 14+. All levels welcome.
Exploring Raku, Obvara, and Alternative Firing Methods
In this hands-on class, you’ll explore alternative firing techniques such as Raku, Obvara, and more, in a communal kiln firing setting. Each method involves opening the kiln while it’s red-hot and applying ancient techniques to create fascinating, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Option one $40: Pick up 2lbs of raku clay at the studio any time after purchase and build your pieces at home. Drop your work off at the studio to be bisque-fired by Octctober 5th. Then, join us for the raku fire, October 19th, 10:00am to 1:00pm where we will glaze and fire your pieces and they will be ready to take home that day. Basic tools kits are also for sale in the studio.
Option two $60: Join us on Oct 19th, 10:00am to 1:00pm and choose from pre-made, bisqued pieces to be glazed and fired and taken home that day!
