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This is an optional part one of a two-day Raku Club – delivered in partnership with Cuckoo Farm Studios.

Makers with more experience can just attend the 2nd session and bring own biscuit-fired work to glaze and fire in the raku process.

Session 1: Raku Club – Hand Building Session (optional)
Venue: Colchester Makerspace
Learn how to hand build clay objects to be bisque-fired ready and suitable for raku firing.

Session 2: Raku Club – Communal Firing Session (booked separately > https://tinyurl.com/mrxesmjc)
Venue: Cuckoo Farm Studios
We supply all the raku glazes, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics!

The process has limits in terms of object size and suits objects that are not too big. A H200mm standard vase form is approximately the largest that can be managed safely.

Raku is a rapid low-firing process that is inspired by the traditional Japanese raku firing. Contemporary Western-style raku involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat around 1000 centigrade and placing it into containers with combustible materials such as sawdust. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colours in glazes and clay bodies. This thermal shock produces cracking/crazing, producing unexpected outcomes.

If you have any questions regarding the course, please email: hello@makercampus.co.uk

MAKERSPACE MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Members receive up to 50% off classes. Membership includes 24/7 access to the space and equipment, starting from £11 a month. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/membership

ABOUT COLCHESTER MAKERSPACE
Ever harboured dreams of making your own pots? Fantasised about playing with ink? Perhaps you just fancy learning a new skill? Or you want to rekindle a love you had for a past hobby or practice? Colchester Makerspace is at Trinity Works (behind Patch, a plant-led restaurant). We provide access to ceramics and printmaking equipment, such as pottery wheels, kilns, risograph and silkscreen presses. We also have an exciting programme of classes and events to get you started. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/classes

REFUNDS
Please take time to read our refunds policy > www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy