Raku Firing with Herb Weaver (Members Only)
Overview
This is currently a MEMBERS-ONLY class. Email laurapaige@friendlycityclay.com, if you are not a member and interested in participating.
Saturday, May 17th, 1-4pm
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Member Pricing:: $20 + $15 materials (includes ½ bag of clay, plus glazes and firing)
Members, please don’t use your member discount for this class
No experience with raku necessary!
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PREP AND MATERIALS: Participants must bring 3-5 pieces of bisque-fired pottery to the workshop made with RAKU CLAY (which we will provide). We will glaze together using RAKU GLAZES. Regular studio glazes won't work for this.
Enjoy an afternoon of RAKU FIRING… an ancient Japanese firing technique that features an extraction of red-hot ceramic items, pulled from the kiln at peak temperatures, and placed in a metal container with some sort of combustible material inside.
The smoke from the combustibles performs unique and individual acts on each and every piece. There is always an element of risk, surprise, failure, and volatility… and that is part of the experience, or thrill. Ceramics in general, and raku in particular, serve as the best analogy of the human journey. The ideation, then creation process, and ultimately into the state of permanence by firing. In the Japanese tradition, after each work is cooled, it is passed around to be held, talked-about, and appreciated for its beauty and unusual characteristics.
Each participant can bring 3-5 pieces of bisque-fired pottery (large mug size or smaller; no trays or plates please) to the session. Raku glazes will be provided and examples presented for basic glazing techniques. After brushing on glazes, works will be fired in an outside raku kiln. Note: pieces fired in raku will not be foodsafe.
What students are saying about our classes:
"The Friendly City Clay and Art Center fills a huge need in the community. I can't begin to say enough about the welcoming atmosphere and culture of learning that takes place there. The teachers are knowledgeable and able to work with people at all experience levels. Highly recommend!" -Jeanne Horst
About the Instructor:
Herb Weaver has been an artist and art educator for nearly four decades, first at the high school level and then over thirty years as a college professor. His area of expertise is ceramic sculpture having earned an MFA from JMU in Ceramics, and a BS in Art Education from EMU. He has participated in over 200 exhibitions, nationally and abroad, and recently transitioned to full-time art-making in his studio/home near Singers Glen, VA.
Class Cancellations and Absence
Refunds minus a $20 processing fee are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.
Overview
This is currently a MEMBERS-ONLY class. Email laurapaige@friendlycityclay.com, if you are not a member and interested in participating.
Saturday, May 17th, 1-4pm
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Member Pricing:: $20 + $15 materials (includes ½ bag of clay, plus glazes and firing)
Members, please don’t use your member discount for this class
No experience with raku necessary!
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PREP AND MATERIALS: Participants must bring 3-5 pieces of bisque-fired pottery to the workshop made with RAKU CLAY (which we will provide). We will glaze together using RAKU GLAZES. Regular studio glazes won't work for this.
Enjoy an afternoon of RAKU FIRING… an ancient Japanese firing technique that features an extraction of red-hot ceramic items, pulled from the kiln at peak temperatures, and placed in a metal container with some sort of combustible material inside.
The smoke from the combustibles performs unique and individual acts on each and every piece. There is always an element of risk, surprise, failure, and volatility… and that is part of the experience, or thrill. Ceramics in general, and raku in particular, serve as the best analogy of the human journey. The ideation, then creation process, and ultimately into the state of permanence by firing. In the Japanese tradition, after each work is cooled, it is passed around to be held, talked-about, and appreciated for its beauty and unusual characteristics.
Each participant can bring 3-5 pieces of bisque-fired pottery (large mug size or smaller; no trays or plates please) to the session. Raku glazes will be provided and examples presented for basic glazing techniques. After brushing on glazes, works will be fired in an outside raku kiln. Note: pieces fired in raku will not be foodsafe.
What students are saying about our classes:
"The Friendly City Clay and Art Center fills a huge need in the community. I can't begin to say enough about the welcoming atmosphere and culture of learning that takes place there. The teachers are knowledgeable and able to work with people at all experience levels. Highly recommend!" -Jeanne Horst
About the Instructor:
Herb Weaver has been an artist and art educator for nearly four decades, first at the high school level and then over thirty years as a college professor. His area of expertise is ceramic sculpture having earned an MFA from JMU in Ceramics, and a BS in Art Education from EMU. He has participated in over 200 exhibitions, nationally and abroad, and recently transitioned to full-time art-making in his studio/home near Singers Glen, VA.
Class Cancellations and Absence
Refunds minus a $20 processing fee are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.
Overview
This is currently a MEMBERS-ONLY class. Email laurapaige@friendlycityclay.com, if you are not a member and interested in participating.
Saturday, May 17th, 1-4pm
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Member Pricing:: $20 + $15 materials (includes ½ bag of clay, plus glazes and firing)
Members, please don’t use your member discount for this class
No experience with raku necessary!
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PREP AND MATERIALS: Participants must bring 3-5 pieces of bisque-fired pottery to the workshop made with RAKU CLAY (which we will provide). We will glaze together using RAKU GLAZES. Regular studio glazes won't work for this.
Enjoy an afternoon of RAKU FIRING… an ancient Japanese firing technique that features an extraction of red-hot ceramic items, pulled from the kiln at peak temperatures, and placed in a metal container with some sort of combustible material inside.
The smoke from the combustibles performs unique and individual acts on each and every piece. There is always an element of risk, surprise, failure, and volatility… and that is part of the experience, or thrill. Ceramics in general, and raku in particular, serve as the best analogy of the human journey. The ideation, then creation process, and ultimately into the state of permanence by firing. In the Japanese tradition, after each work is cooled, it is passed around to be held, talked-about, and appreciated for its beauty and unusual characteristics.
Each participant can bring 3-5 pieces of bisque-fired pottery (large mug size or smaller; no trays or plates please) to the session. Raku glazes will be provided and examples presented for basic glazing techniques. After brushing on glazes, works will be fired in an outside raku kiln. Note: pieces fired in raku will not be foodsafe.
What students are saying about our classes:
"The Friendly City Clay and Art Center fills a huge need in the community. I can't begin to say enough about the welcoming atmosphere and culture of learning that takes place there. The teachers are knowledgeable and able to work with people at all experience levels. Highly recommend!" -Jeanne Horst
About the Instructor:
Herb Weaver has been an artist and art educator for nearly four decades, first at the high school level and then over thirty years as a college professor. His area of expertise is ceramic sculpture having earned an MFA from JMU in Ceramics, and a BS in Art Education from EMU. He has participated in over 200 exhibitions, nationally and abroad, and recently transitioned to full-time art-making in his studio/home near Singers Glen, VA.
Class Cancellations and Absence
Refunds minus a $20 processing fee are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.
