Kelham Makes: Raku Taster Workshop

Set in the context of Sheffield’s industrial past, this half-day workshop will let you get to grips with raku firing
About this Event

Our special ceramics workshop is back this summer with ceramicist Laura Lee

Guided by her expertise, you will decorate bisque fired pots in different Raku glazes resulting in a variety of outcomes. You’ll learn various traditional glazing methods, creating two unique pieces of pottery to take away with you.

You will be decorating and firing 2 pots, each approximately 8cm in height to take away with you

Laura Lee creates wheel-thrown ceramic vessels are informed from shapes and textures found in local forests and woodlands. She practices the process of Raku and captures through various glazing techniques, movement and energy to her ceramic artworks. Her collections are intrinsically linked to environmental issues caused by damage to the natural world through climate change.

These workshops are limited to over 18's and 9 participants per session, ensuring a rewarding hands-on interactive learning experience through focussed tuition