Name: Raku Pottery Workshop (2 days) with Andrew Berends
Start: 2025-01-11T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-11T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Gallery at the VAULT

Raku Pottery Workshop (2 days) with Andrew Berends

Join master potter Andrew Berends for an exciting two-day workshop exploring the ancient Japanese firing technique known as Raku.
About this Event

Raku, a 16th-century method initially developed for tea ceremony ware, creates unique, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces with striking metallic glazes and crackle effects. Experience the thrill of firing pots at 1,840 degrees, manipulating them with sawdust and water, and even try the fascinating “horse hair” raku technique. The workshop will cover wheel throwing with the first day dedicated to creating clay works and the second to glazing and firing in the raku tradition. This two day workshop (Jan. 11 & 18) is limited to four students (ages 18 years and older), offering a personalized and creative experience. Wear old clothing and bring pottery tools if you have them. Directions to Andrew’s studio in Springfield will be provided upon registration. NOTE: This is a two day workshop is that will be held on January 11 and 18.