Experience the thrill, alchemy and magic of the ancient pottery process called "raku." Making pots is typically a multi-step process that takes time and patience. This class is for those who want immediate gratification with an extravagant outcome! A variety of pots will be ready for students to glaze and fire in the raku kiln, then the drama begins. Watch your red hot pot come out of the kiln, go into chambers of sawdust and newspaper and immediately burst into flames. After about 15 minutes, we plunge them into icy Lake Superior water and scrub away the soot to reveal the amazing colors and crackles underneath. By the end of the day, students will have at least two one-of-a-kind artworks to take home.

We’ll work both inside the studio and out - finding inspiration on the beach, in the woods and from the big lake itself. Come prepared for smoke, fire and lots of fun! For those who have had previous raku experience, you'll have more time to "play with fire" since less time will be spent learning glazing and firing techniques. Please note, this class takes place at kkd pottery, located 12 miles east of Grand Marais. Participants will meet at North House at 9 am for carpooling and directions. Participants will pay the instructor the materials fee ($15-$40) during class.

Dates

Wed, Jun 06, 2012
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Tue, Jun 26, 2012
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
Tue, Jul 17, 2012
Tue, Jul 31, 2012
Tue, Aug 07, 2012
Wed, Aug 15, 2012
Tue, Aug 21, 2012
Sat, Sep 01, 2012

Course Details

Length in days:

1

Hours:

9:30am-4pm

Tuition:

$75.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$65.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

Varies $15-$40 per pot

Levels:

All Levels

Age with adult:

15+    (Review age guidelines/policy)

--Select a Start Date-- 06/06/2012 06/14/2012 06/26/2012 07/05/2012 07/17/2012 07/31/2012 08/07/2012 08/15/2012 08/21/2012 09/01/2012

Making it happen:

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