search  current discussion  categories  kilns & firing - raku 

fw: fine line raku day, st. charles, il

updated sat 17 may 03

 

Mary O'Connell on fri 16 may 03


----- Original Message -----=20

Dear Fellow Clayarters,

The Fine Line in St. Charles is hosting it's yearly benefit, "Day of =
Raku", on June 7th from 9:00 a.m. 'til 3 p.m. You are cordially invited =
to come and visit and/or participate. Bring family and friends.

The Process:

1. Buy a bisqued* (fired once) pot/bowl/platter/vase that has been made =
by one of our Fine Line potters.

2. Take it to the glaze table where our potters will show you how to =
glaze your potter.

3. When the glaze dries, our potters will fire your piece and you will =
have a one-of-a-kind Raku treasure to take home.

*bisqued pottery available for $15 and up.


You'll also have the opportunity to make a small basket or indigo dye a =
T-shirt to take home with you. Also, enjoy on-going demonstrations of =
various arts and fine crafts, live music with Pete Norman and Friends, =
and browse through student and instructor pottery.

Admission is Free
All proceeds benefit the Fine Line.

The Fine Line Creative Arts Center
6N158 Crane Road
St. Charles, IL 60175

Come south on 47 to Burlington Rd. (turn left)
Take Burlington Rd. east to Bolcum Rd. (turn left)
Take Bolcum Rd. to Crane (turn left)
The Fine Line is the first road on the left hand side of Crane, Twin =
Silo Dr. The sign is very small and it is almost certain you would miss =
it. Toward the end of the lane there is a "Y", take the left hand side =
of the "Y" and there will be trafficpersons there to direct you on where =
to park. There might also be signs. =20

Hope to see familiar faces from the Guild at our event.

Regards,

Mary O'Connell=20