throwing and raku workshop
upcoming dates
No dates set – please email or use the contact form at the bottom of the page to express interest
Important! Intermediate throwing skills are required for this workshop – you should be comfortable centering and throwing cylinder forms.


first session - two hours
Throwing and altering demonstration introducing faceting, adding texture, carving and stretching. Trimming your pot whilst still on the wheel. Introduction to characteristics of raku-ware and glazing ideas.
second session - four hours
Glazing and raku firing. Demonstration of basic glazing methods before glazing your own work. Then we fire your work outside using a rapid-firing raku kiln and reduction bins. You will be able to take your work away with you at the end of the firing.