Raku Firing with Scott Stockdale

Raku is a dramatic and exciting alternative firing technique! Unlike most ceramic firing

processes, Raku is a very fast process. Red hot pieces are removed from the kiln and

placed in a reduction chamber filled with combustible materials to create flashes of color

in the glazes.

This workshop is appropriate for all levels of experience and is open to students 16 and

older.

Bring your own pieces, up to 6, to be fired. They must be no taller than 8 inches and no

wider than 6 inches. Because of spacing, plates and wide bowls should be avoided for

this firing. Your pieces must be bisque fired to either cone 06 or 04 using Stoneware or

Raku clay. Glazes will be provided. Feel free to email if you have any question about

specialty pieces.

Safety

Since we are working around very high temps, cotton clothing, long sleeves, jeans, and

closed toe shoes are a must.

Tools

All tools will be provided. If you have welding gloves and would like to bring them, feel

free. Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or smelling like a campfire.