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INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
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Commune Artist Colony
*~*Fire & Stars*~*
Raku Workshop
(Ceramics & Pottery)
Raku is the process used to describe the 16th century Japanese firing process developed especially for the royal family's tea ceremony. Any clay fired in this process is now know as Raku ware or Raku pottery. The pieces are bisqued, glazed, dried, and then placed in a kiln to be fired red hot to approximately 850 Centigrade. Once they reach temperature, the pots are pulled out of the kiln with the aid of very long tongs, and are placed in a nest of varied combustible materials, including newspapers, saw dust, and organic materials. This creates a reduction chamber, in which the pieces sit some minutes, until they are pulled out yet again and drenched in a bucket of water. The results are varied with lustrous coppers and crackles, each contributing to the uniqueness of each piece. Raku firing is dramatic and exciting, and this will be a fascinating experience to be a part of. It is an ideal process for an evening class, and firing under the stars, in the rustic and endearing atmosphere of Commune will add its own elements of magic to our experience.
Duration: 4 Weeks
Dates: April 9th to May 2nd
Mondays 6-8pm
Wednesdays 6-8pm
Saturday open studio 12pm – 3pm
Fee: Rs 10,000/person
Instructor: Shazieh Gorji
(Fee Includes: 12 lbs of clay, basic glaze materials)
a list of basic tools to purchases will be provided upon registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 30th March 2007
Participants may register directly with the instructor or at the Commune Artist Colony MON-FRI 10am-5pm
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