Raku Club - Communal Firing Session
Schedule
Sun Aug 31 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Boxted Road,Mile End,CO4 5HH,GB | Colchester, EN
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Makerspace Raku Club - Communal Raku Firing Session held at Cuckoo Farm Studios.Led by Peter Jones with support from Makerspace Technician Ed Dan — we supply all the raku glazes, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics!
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Booking for the course will be closed 5 working days prior to the session date
• A minimum of 5 attendees need to sign up for this course in advance for it to go ahead
• If cancelled, members will be informed and refunded
• Otherwise no refunds or transfers
• We provide an optional additional Raku Club - Hand Building session for those needing support on how to hand build clay objects suitable for raku firing. See here for dates > www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-art-of-raku-1679509
• You will be working outside, so please dress appropriately
• Vegan soup, sourdough bread and drinks will be provided
• Raku firing is a rapid process, only a few objects at a time will be able to be fired; this means the session will be extended over the whole day
• The process has limits in terms of object size and suits objects that are not too big, a size of H200mm vase form is approximately the largest that can be managed safely
ABOUT RAKU
Raku is a rapid low-firing process that is inspired by the traditional Japanese raku firing.
Contemporary Western-style raku involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat around 1000 centigrade and placing it into containers with combustible materials such as sawdust. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colours in glazes and clay bodies. The thermal shock of this also produces cracking/crazing, producing unexpected outcomes.
If you have any questions regarding the course, please email [email protected]
YOUR TUTOR
Led by Peter Jones, a ceramic artist who has run his own studio for over 26 years. He has exhibited widely and is currently an associate artist for the British ceramics biennial, and consults and assist on many technical aspects of ceramics for artists and organisations. He was senior technician at Colchester Art school, teaching the 3D Design and Craft Degree.
MAKERSPACE MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Members receive up to 50% off classes. Membership includes 24/7 access to the space and equipment, starting from £11 a month. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/membership
ABOUT COLCHESTER MAKERSPACE
Ever harboured dreams of making your own pots? Fantasised about playing with ink? Perhaps you just fancy learning a new skill? Or you want to rekindle a love you had for a past hobby or practice? Colchester Makerspace is at Trinity Works (behind Patch, a plant-led restaurant). We provide access to ceramics and printmaking equipment, such as pottery wheels, kilns, risograph and silkscreen presses. We also have an exciting programme of classes and events to get you started. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/classes
REFUNDS
Please take time to read our refunds policy > www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy
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Where is it happening?
Boxted Road,Mile End,CO4 5HH,GB, Colchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
