Adult Clay Classes
Raku Firing Workshop
Saturday, October 23, 9am-5pm and Sunday, October 24, 10am-5pm.
Saturday only: $110; both days: $195. All supplies and firing fees included.
10% discount for previous Raku Workshop attendees.
Please bring a sack lunch.
Also included in your registration fee: ten hours of time in the clay studio to create and prepare samples and vessels for firing in this workshop! Studio time available during business hours.
A two-day intensive
workshop for potters of all skill levels,
from the beginner to the very seasoned
Have you been intrigued by the varied and dramatic effects of Raku or Sagger firing? Want to acquire a solid understanding of the process? Come spend a weekend with Raku artist Mark Lusardi as he shares his considerable knowledge of the Raku firing process that has been practiced and utilized for generations in Japan.
Paul Soldner introduced this Japanese process to America in the 1950’s and, by accident, discovered the post reduction Raku that we are familiar with today. The effects of post reduction Raku finishes are fascinating and constantly evolving. Raku firing brings options and results that will keep you fascinated for decades.
The workshop will focus on the art of the post reduction process as well as some new twists in which to decorate and fire your work. Participants will be provided with a wide variety of glazes and tools to finish their Raku Pieces, and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the firing process.
The first day is designed for the workshop participants to learn and understand some of the glazing techniques that are indicative to Raku as well as some new approaches to help broaden the effects of the finished product. The second day will follow up on the steps taken during the previous day and a discussion on how to approach your pieces for further exploration. After glazing, an amazing, adventurous afternoon of firing will begin!
scene from past Raku Workshop!
Supplies list:
(Small practice tiles will be provided.)
8 bisqued pots (Raku Clay Body)
Brushes for painting on glazes
Small bucket or dish for water
Sponge for clean up
Old magazines or newspapers for firing
-Wear natural fiber clothing (no polyester) and close-toed shoes, and bring
lots of energy!
Want help preparing? Need more options?
Need Raku clay? Crossings' Clay studio is available for participants to
prepare for this workshop.
Call Marie: 507-732-7616
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Pottery Wheel
with Brent Bjorngaard
Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm. July 13 through August 24 (skip August 10).
$140/6 sessions plus $36. supplies*, plus firing fees.
What to bring: an old towel!
Whether you're a complete beginner or an accomplished thrower, you'll learn and refine your skills, take completed projects home, and have a blast!
Join a pottery wheel class and let our seasoned
and talented instructors introduce you step-by-step to the joys of creating
on the pottery wheel. You will get the personal one-on-one help you need
to 'get your hands dirty' and move into pottery. Learn and refine the skills
of centering, throwing & trimming on the potters wheel. You will learn
the basics (even if you're a complete beginner!) of wheel-thrown pottery
and develop the skills necessary to throw a pot -and to become a clay studio
member if you choose!
Please bring an old towel with you
to each class for clean up!
*Your supplies fee includes your own Kemper Tool kit and 25 pounds of clay
to get you on your way. Just need some clay? Then the charge is only $16.
Firing fees are $3.00 per finished piece and include a bisque firing, glazes,
and a glaze firing.
WOW.
If you sign up for a Clay Studio membership during your wheel class,
you will receive
$30 off your first two months of membership. Save $60!
More WOW!
Register for 2 consecutive wheel classes (12 weeks)
and receive 20 hours of free workshop time in the Clay Studio.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand entirely that life brings many surprises to us all, and sometimes people must cancel their class reservation.
We sincerely do our level best to accommodate each individual’s request when emergencies arise.
However, if cancellations occur within a week of the class start date, granting a refund frequently means we operate at a loss. Materials have already been purchased, and instructors have agreed to a set minimum compensation.
Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes, at the most affordable costs possible, by reading and adhering to our cancellation and refund policy:
Class participants who cancel 21 or more days prior to the class start date will receive a 100% refund.
Class participants who cancel 8-20 days prior to the class start date will receive a 50% refund.
No refunds will be issued 0-7 days prior to the class start date.
