Raku: Form & Fire Family Edition
$260.00
Discover the drama and excitement of raku firing in this family focused two-part experience.
Raku: Form & Fire Family Edition explores the immediacy, drama and unpredictability of raku firing. Kids 10 + and their parent or carer will hand build up to two small forms in the first session using specialist raku clay, designing with shape and surface in mind.
Your creations will be bisque fired and glaze applied ready for the second session, where you’ll take part in an exciting outdoor raku firing. Suitable for those with only some clay experience and more experienced makers alike, this course offers a dynamic introduction to one of ceramics’ most distinctive firing processes.
| Date: | Saturday 4 & 18 July |
| Time: | 9.30am - 12.30pm each day |
| Teacher(s): | Anna O'Neale with Elena Alvarado |
| Location: | Workshop One |
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Description
Enjoy the drama and excitement of raku firing in this special family focused two-part experience.
In the first session on Saturday 4 July, you will hand build a small selection of forms using specialist raku clay. The focus will be on creating pieces that respond well to the raku process – considering shape, surface and structural strength. There is plenty of room for playful, sculptural and imaginative ideas. Creations will then be dried, bisque fired and glazed by workshop staff in preparation for raku firing.
In the second session on Saturday 18 July, you will experience a raku firing. You will see the kiln loaded then the glowing hot pieces being removed and placed into combustible materials to create the characteristic crackle and metallic effects that make raku so distinctive. The process is fast-paced and unpredictable, and no two results are ever the same.
This two-part course is suitable for those with some clay experience, and more experienced makers alike. This workshop is suitable for children aged teens 10+ to attend WITH a parent or carer also booked in.
Expect to take home up to two unique raku fired pieces per participant.
Fees include tuition, studio access, raku clay, raku glaze, bisque and raku firing of up to two pieces.
Wet weather plan – in the event of very wet weather, firing of the raku kiln will be postponed to Saturday 25 July 2026- time TBC.
What to Bring:
- Your usual pottery toolkit or use the tools provided in the well-equipped workshop.
- Morning tea and your water bottle
- P2 mask (or purchase one from our shop).
What to Wear:
Raku firing takes place outdoors and involves heat, smoke and combustible materials. It will be cold outside – Canberra is cold! 😊
- Wear sturdy, covered shoes, tie back long hair, and leave any precious jewellery at home for safety.
- Consider wearing layers, gloves/beanie scarf for the second session which will include outdoor activities.
- Wear natural fibre clothing when in close proximity to kiln (no synthetics)
Important Details
Fees:
Includes tuition, studio access, raku clay, raku glaze, bisque and raku firing of up to two pieces.
What to Bring:
- Your usual pottery toolkit or use the tools provided in the well-equipped studio.
- Morning tea and your water bottle
- P2 mask (or purchase one from our shop).
What to Wear:
Raku firing takes place outdoors and involves heat, smoke and combustible materials. It will be cold outside – Canberra is cold! 😊
- Wear sturdy, covered shoes, tie back long hair, and leave any precious jewellery at home for safety.
- Consider wearing layers, gloves/beanie scarf for the second session which will include outdoor activities.
- Wear natural fibre clothing when in close proximity to kiln (no synthetics)
Studio Clean-Up:
To maintain a safe and healthy environment, it is a requirement of class attendance that participants clean their workspaces and assist with the general clean-up of the workshop at the end of each class.
Wet Weather Plan:
In the event of very wet weather, firing of the raku kiln will be postponed to 25 July 2026- time tbc.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS:
If you have an assistance animal or require any special assistance for emergencies or evacuations, email education@canberrapotters.com.au so we can arrange accommodations
Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy – Classes & Short Courses:
- Class fees will be refunded, less a 10% admin fee, if cancellation is notified more than 10 business days before the first class date.
- If less than 10 business days’ notice is given then a refund, less 10%, will only be given if the place can be taken by another student otherwise the full fee is forfeited.
- Please view your booking as a commitment to attend.
- Classes cannot be transferred from one term to another or one year to another.
- If a class is cancelled due to lack of enrolments, 100% of your class fee will be refunded.
- All changes to bookings and refunds incur a 10% administration fee.
- Canberra Potters will not issue refunds for missed classes or missed emails. Please ensure you have saved the following Canberra Potters emails to your contact list.
- Canberra Potters is a teaching facility and students attend our classes to learn about pottery. Imperfect, broken and cracked items are part of the learning process. We do not provide refunds for work that cracks or breaks while drying, during firing or in general class activities.
Booking Policy
- Canberra Potters does not offer make up classes.
- Payment in full is required as the time of booking to secure a place.
- CPS member discounts apply to course fees.
- All bookings are made by accessing our website
- All prices are subject to change.
- Classes are run subject to numbers.
- Once a class has commenced no refunds will be issued.
Member Discounts
- Member discounts must be applied at time of booking classes online. We are unable to apply member discounts retrospectively.
