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raku workshop

updated mon 5 mar 12

 

SBRANFPOTS@aol.com on mon 25 mar 96

Folks,
A posting was made about an upcoming workshop that I am doing at El Camino
College in the LA area. The dates were given as March 23-24. Oops! That was
incorrect!! I will be there April 20-21. Hope to see some of you there.

Steven Branfman

Cheryl L Litman on sun 15 jun 97

I'm posting this for a new friend.

Steve Branfman will be giving a raku workshop on Long Island, NY this
month on the 21st and 22nd. The hours are from 10:00-4:00 both days and
the cost is $150. There are only a few openings still available.
Please contact Randy Blume directly. She can be reached at 516-473-5057.

Erdsf on sat 14 feb 98

Liz Anderson will be giving a Raku workshop March 16-20 in Sante Fe NM if
anyone is interested. Inquiries can be made at Art & Clay Studio 505 989 4278.

Carol Hummel on thu 28 may 98

2-day hands-on Raku Workshop by George Sacco Saturday June 13th & Saturday
June 20th noon- 4 p.m.. Plum Creek School of Pottery, 1220 Mogadore Rd.,
Kent, OH 44240 330-673-CLAY Open to adults and children over 12 years of
ago. $130 for workshop including all materials and firing. OBservers welcome
$10 fee for 2 day workshop.

This two-day workshop provides an overview of the raku process, from the
making of clay objects to the firing of the finished pieces. Participants
will learn about and experiment with glazing, decorating, kiln building,
firing and post-firing reduction. Participants will gain a basic
understanding of techniques required to continue this process on their own or
to pursue further instructions. This workship is appropriate for all levels
of skill in ceramics.

To reserve a place, send name, address and phone with check to Plum Creek
School of Pottery or call for further information.

Mario & Ellen @ A.I.R. Studioworks on mon 22 nov 99

MARIO QUILLES, at A.I.R. Studioworks in Santa Fe, NM, will be offering a
Handbuilding/Glazing/ Raku Firing Workshop in December, as well as a RAKU
KILN BUILDING WORKSHOP. These two overlap, and you can do both at the same
time,(for four days, Dec 5-8), do it without building the kiln, or come for
just two days and build a kiln. The kiln is a 24"x26" Fiber Raku Kiln.
Call Mario at 505-438-7224 for more information, or email
airstudio@santafe-newmexico.com

fees: Raku Kiln Building: $285.
Four days with building a Kiln;$525
Four days, Handbuilding/Glazing/Firing: $350

We will have more dates coming up in Feburary and March.

THis is a great time of year to visit Santa Fe, and there is still room in
the workshop!


A.I.R. Studioworks
3825 Highway 14
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

505-438-7224

LOVEJOYART on thu 28 may 09


RAKU WORKSHOP
At the Gallery at the End of the World in Altadena.

June 13th & 20th (two Saturdays) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This workshop is open to all levels of expertise, geared toward
persons with some previous clay experience. The first Saturday begins
with basic handforming techniques and an overview of the Raku
process. After some introduction, it will be hands-on clay the rest
of the day. Your work will be bisqued and ready for you the following
Saturday when we will glaze and fire it in the Raku kiln. This class
is limited to 6 participants.

FEES: The tuition of $140 includes instruction by clay artist Dave
Lovejoy, use of tools, clay and glazes, bisque and raku firing,
refreshments, and lots of fun for both days. A non-refundable fee of
$25 is required to hold your place; the remainder is due the morning
of the first workshop. The classes are filled on a first come, first
served basis.

General Information: The classes begin at 10 a.m. each day. The first
class is over at 5 p.m. The second class is over when the firings are
completed, usually around 3 or 4 p.m. Lunch is on your own or bring
your own, refreshments are included. The classes are open to people
18 and over. Be ready to work hard and have fun. Those with kiln
access feel free to bring a small bisqued pot to glaze and fire.

Workshop is held at 2475 N. Lake Ave. in Altadena.

TO PARTICIPATE:
Dave Lovejoy can be reached at
dave@lovejoyart.com, or 626-660-6381.

June 13th & 20th (two Saturdays) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Nancy Ross on fri 3 jun 11


Wanted to let you all know about a RAKU workshop coming up this summer in
Staunton, VA.
July 30/31 for making pots and August 6/7 for the raku firing. $200 for all
3 days includes clay, tools, glaze, firing. $50 to just fire bisqued pots.
Contact Nancy Ross at _www.nancyrosspottery.com_
(http://www.nancyrosspottery.com) for more details.

Nils Lou on sun 4 mar 12


Coincidentally, with the current discussion of raku on clayart
linfield college art dept. is hosting steven branfman this week,
mar 5-8 for a raku workshop. steven is well known for his book
on raku, owns and runs the potter's shop in massachusetts, writes a column
for "clay times".
the workshop is open and free to any clayarter in the neighborhood.
starts with a slide talk monday evening at 7pm in miller fine arts center
on the linfield campus.

nils lou
prof. of art
linfield college
http://nilslou.blogspot.com
"Art of Play" now in e-book at Amazon