HIGHLIGHTS:

TOUR the Fire & Clay Studio, with explanation of machinery & tools.

LOTTERY - Participants will each choose a bisque-fired pot to be glazed

RAKU DEMONSTRATION - The kiln will be pre-fired and ready to pull approx ½ hr after our assigned start time. Everyone will be able to see the process of the post fire reduction.

GLAZING INSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUE - Different types of glazes will be provided: Dry copper, Luster copper & White Crackle

HANDS-ON PARTICIPATION -Everyone will glaze his/her own pot. Firings take about 45 minutes to 1 hour

FINALLY
The Kiln Master {Jim} will remove the pots from the kiln: Each person will do their own post fire reduction. Materials, such as sawdust, newspaper, and straw will be provided. More importantly, everyone will be able to clean and take home their own Raku piece.

A potluck lunch will end the day-see sign on sheet.
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Please note: All applicants must sign a release form before anyone is allowed to partake in our Raku extravaganza.

Presents
“A Raku Seminar”
May 3, 2008
10:30 am - until all firings are complete.




Fee: $50 per person.
First 10-15 applicants
Registration Deadline April 30
$25 Deposit - $25 due day of seminar
at:
Fire & Clay Studio
Jim & Terry Castiglione
1496 Garden Rd. Milford, Mi
Questions? Please call 248-684-0767 or jtcastig@comcast.net

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