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Intro to Raku

Intro to Raku

Event Details

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA, 95476
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Saturdays, January 10 – 31, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Experience Level

Beginning

Event Category: Ceramics

Ages

Adults

$160 – Registration Fee
$30 – Materials Fee
$190 – Total Registration Fee

4 week Raku class that includes both making and firing.

What you’ll Create

This four-week Raku Class will delve into the fundamental aspects of Raku firing. This course will include discussions on preparation, covering clay selection, appropriate hand-building techniques, and glaze application. We will explore the Raku kiln firing process, essential safety principles, and proper handling of ceramic pieces. Furthermore, the class will examine the distinctive aesthetic qualities of raku, the cleaning of finished pieces, and an introduction to Raku history.The initial three weeks of the class will be dedicated to constructing pieces suitable for Raku firing, emphasizing key guidelines and best practices. Instructor Azelia will provide a demonstration on mask-making and guide students through self-driven hand-building projects. In the final class, we will fire up the Raku kiln and put our work to the test.

Supply List

Closed toed shoes, natural fiber clothes, pants, N95 mask.

Location

Room 117, Ceramics Studio

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