Raku: Form & Fire

$240.00

Experience the drama and excitement of raku firing in this two-part workshop.

Raku: Form & Fire is a two-part course exploring the immediacy, drama and unpredictability of raku firing. In the first session you’ll handbuild up to two small forms using specialist raku clay, designing with shape and surface in mind.

Your work will be bisque fired ready for the second session, where you’ll glaze and take part in an exciting outdoor raku firing. Suitable for those with some clay experience and experienced makers alike, this course offers a dynamic introduction to one of ceramics’ most distinctive processes.

Date:	Saturday 2 May & 23 May 2026
Time:	4:30-7:30pm
Teacher(s):	Anna O'Neale
Location:	Workshop One

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Description

Experience the drama and excitement of raku firing in this two-part workshop.

In the first session on 2 May participants will handbuild 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. Work will then be dried and bisque fired by workshop staff in preparation for raku glazing.

In the second session on 23 May, participants will glaze their bisque-fired work and take part in a group raku firing. Together we will load the kiln, remove the glowing hot pieces, and place them 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 workshop is suitable for those with some clay experience, and more experienced makers alike.

Expect to take home up to two unique raku fired pieces per participant.

Note:

Fees include tuition, studio access, raku clay, raku glaze, bisque and raku firing of up to two pieces.
What to Bring: Please bring your usual pottery toolkit or purchase one from our shop. Wear sturdy, covered shoes, tie back long hair, and leave any precious jewellery at home for safety.
Raku firing takes place outdoors and involves heat, smoke and combustible materials. Participants must wear natural fibre clothing (no synthetics) and bring a P2 mask (or purchase one from our shop).

Important Information

Duration: 6 hours
Fees: Includes tuition and studio access, raku clay, raku glaze, bisque and raku firing of up to two pieces.
What to Bring: Please bring your basic pottery toolkit, a cleaning sponge, an apron, and clean towels. Wear sturdy, enclosed shoes, tie back long hair, and leave any precious jewellery at home for safety.
Raku firing takes place outdoors and involves heat, smoke and combustible materials. Participants must wear natural fibre clothing (no synthetics) and bring a P2 mask (or purchase one from our shop).
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.

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.