- Price $590.00 plus GST per person.
- Max participants - 4 (8 if Double occupancy at $500.00pp. Please contact me at kathleentennock@gmail.com to book Double occupancy rates)
- 2 Nights of accommodation included
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No previous experience required
Join me at my home studio where a blend of natural beauty and creativity awaits you. Set against a backdrop of rolling hills and towering mountains, this workshop provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Embark on a creative journey into the world of Naked Raku, a pottery technique that fuses traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic expression. In this immersive 2-day workshop, participants will delve into the unique process of Naked Raku firing, known for its striking patterns and ethereal, smoky finishes.
Naked Raku is a dynamic and experimental process, and artists often embrace the unpredictability of the firing and smoke effects, resulting in truly unique and individual pieces.
2 Nights of accommodation is included in this workshop at our AirBnB adjacent to my studio (click link to see accommodation) Each participant will have their own bedroom with a Queen size bed. Double occupancy rates are available if you would like to share a bedroom. Please contact me at kathleentennock@gmail.com to book at Double occupancy rates.
Itinerary
Arrive 1- 2PM Welcome and Orientation:
- Get settled into your accommodation relax and get to know your fellow creatives.
- 1:30-5PM - Studio time
- A hands-on session where attendees will learn everything about the process of Naked Raku. You will be experimenting with different techniques and designs to achieve desired smoke patterns and effects.
- For those who are new to the art of clay, I will have already bisque-fired pottery pieces for you to choose from to use for the firing. For the more seasoned potter that will be firing their own pieces, please see the specifications in the footnote to ensure that your clay body meets the requirements for the Naked Raku firing.
- We will prepare the pieces for the workshop using Clay slips and glazes (all recipes will be provided)
- Evening - Free time to explore, have a Hot Tub or simply relax on the patio with a glass of wine
- Day 2: Naked Raku Firing Experience
- Relaxing start to the day
- 10-1PM Studio time
- We will use a small Gas kiln to fire our pieces in very small batches. Once the pieces are red hot in the kiln, it is transferred to a reduction chamber filled with combustible materials such as sawdust and newspaper. The combustible materials ignite upon contact with the hot pottery, creating a reduction atmosphere by consuming the available oxygen. This process affects the exposed areas of the pottery, creating beautiful smoke patterns
- Once the pottery has cooled, any remaining slip or resist material is cleaned off, revealing the final Naked Raku design.
- 3-6PM Studio will be open for exploration for those who would like to get a little dirty with clay and learn basic techniques.
- Evening - Free time
- Day 3
- Check out 11AM
- Workshop is non- refundable, but is transferable to another person.
- Should the minimum amout of participants (4) not be reached within a week of the start date, the workshop will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.