Raku Workshop at the Potter's Shop, 31 Thorpe Rd, Needham, MA September 26th, 9:30am-3:30pm Join in a 1 day, 6 hour, Raku workshop at the Potters Shop & School in Needham. We have scheduled 2 dates to accommodate more opportunities to attend! We will pre-make and bisque pieces with special Raku clay for the kiln and bring them on workshop day. Once there, we will glaze with raku glazes provided by the Potters Shop. Glazing instruction includes an explanation and description of the available glazes, application, and various expected results. Firing instruction includes information on basic kiln theory, loading, firing in oxidation versus reduction atmospheres, and basic post-firing techniques. Due to the limited amount of time available and the often wide-ranging experience of participants, they will not cover advanced techniques or complicated individual approaches. Workshops are limited to 10 participants. Each workshop consists of 1 hour of glazing and approximately 5 hours of firing. Two kilns, each approx 18"Hx 23"W, will be fired simultaneously for approximately 6 total kiln loads. To maximize the number of pieces fired, we encourage cylindrical shapes and discourage plates and wide bowls, Plates can be fired but they will be fired set on their edge which can cause warping. We will fire as many pots as possible, but there is no guarantee that everything will be fired. It's better to bring more work than less. Pieces made with the raku clay can be fired in our kilns at Feet of Clay if they do not get into the Raku kilns. All participants must come prepared for a safe experience: No sandals, no shorts, no synthetic clothing(polyester, spandex...), long hair must be tied back. They provide all glazing and firing materials and supplies, gloves, tongs, and all safety gear. The cost of this workshop will include a 25lb bag of recommended Raku clay.