Raku Pottery Day July 24, 2010

How do you fancy painting and firing your own decorative ceramics? Adults and children are invited to take part in this very unusual event at Grayshott Pottery near Hindhead, under the watchful eye of Grayshott Pottery's own craftspeople.

Raku is a Japanese technique of glaze firing using fire and smoke to create unique patterns and designs. With raku pottery, the pot is glazed and placed into the pre-heated kiln (800 degrees C) with long handled tongs. The firing process takes from between ten to fifteen minutes. When the glaze is seen to be mature the pieces are removed with the tongs and smoked in sawdust. After another couple of minutes they are then quenched in water and cleaned. This process together with the appropriate glaze gives the characteristic rustic finish, colour and porous texture of Raku ware.
This event will be held outside and is very much weather dependent! There will also be a BBQ available during the day. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited and advance booking is essential.

Booking Please contact Grayshott Pottery 01428 604404
Email [email protected]
Website www.grayshottpottery.com

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