Ceramics - Raku

Ceramics - Raku

Course Code: ARTS2689

This course has been designated as an advanced level. Please read course descriptions carefully as courses in this area are likely to work on very specific advanced skills or may be open to minor instruction while students work on advanced techniques.
This advanced-level professional development course is a challenging exploration of the technical aspects of various Raku effects.
Please bring 10 bisqued pieces using Raku clay.
Topics will be systematically studied, and results evaluated so that successful outcomes can be obtained at will. There will be a thorough study of effective firing and post-firing reduction techniques. These techniques will form the basis of obtaining successful results with glaze, Naked Raku/Shadow Crackle, Obvara and horsehair firings. Participants will also explore resist techniques, image transfer, texture, the use of stains and oxides and post firing enhancements to refine their pieces. There will be daily firings and, time permitting, Raku kiln design will be addressed.