Raku ceramic plein air or how it is glued, turned and fired

The outdoor session is intended for everyone, regardless of experience. It's a lot of practice, but also lectures on the techniques that will be at the workshops.

The eight-day open-air workshop includes 3 days of modeling, including wheel-turning for those willing, and 5 days of firing, starting with biscuit firing in open-air kilns.

During the open-air event, participants will learn about many techniques for firing mines in a kiln.

gas, pittfire, barrel. See for yourself how much magic and joy there is in it :)

On our part, we can afford it thanks to our @Piece Boruty stoves, over a decade of experience, and very good organization (see the plan in the tables - available on the open air). Yes, there will be speed, but there will also be flow and time to relax.

Raku is a firing technique that harks back to the traditions of feudal Japan and is closely linked to the tea ceremony... Americans contributed a lot here, but it was play and experimentation that brought and continue to bring new techniques.

Scope of the outdoor session:

Part I: Molding

We start with the basics: modeling from plaster, rolls, spheres, kurinuki, sculpture. Openwork technique, engraving, cracks using water glass, and turning on the wheel: basics, centering, cylinder form, bowl, plate, and even a teapot with a spout for those interested.

Part II. Outdoor firing:

The workshops include:

*various glazing techniques (applying paper mask, tapes, glazing with a brush, dipping, pouring)

*instructions and health and safety for operating the RAKU furnace

*fired in a raku furnace, in a gas kiln with reduction / with crackles / with fumigation

*experiments with glazes including volcanic and mega oxide glazes for reduction.

*horse hair, feathers, milk

*combining techniques, different techniques for obtaining effects

*obwara/żurek/bełtucha

*naked two-step cancer

*coppermatt, + glaze preparation

*black ceramics

*ecoprint on ceramics

*saggar in paper clay

*veggie

*gift paper

*additional technique (always something new)

*barrel/pittfire

*pit oven

Inquiries about :

Number of places in the open air: 8-12.

Place : Smołdziński Forest. Right next to the border with the National Park. District Dębowy 52 – agrotourism Fałagówka. This is our workshop base. Fantastic natural surroundings. Space, forest, bike paths. Lakes Dołgie Małe, Dołgie Duże, Czołpino – Latarnia, Dunes, a wild unique beach, a flooded forest, an open-air museum in Kluki. Several bikes are available from the inn, you can also rent a bike from the rental. We get to the beach by bike or by car to the parking lot – here a walk of about 1 km. This is the area of the Słowiński National Park.

Accommodation : in our database (Fałagówka) accommodation booked by us. Price depending on the number of people in the room. We have booked 3 rooms for 2-4 people with bathrooms in Fałagówka. Cost 150/170 PLN (per day) per room to be divided into the number of people in the room. But you can book a place nearby on your own. This is a village, in the neighborhood there are also agritourism such as Przysiołek, Pod Kasztanami. People staying outside Fałagówka pay an additional 20 PLN/day, this is a fee for utilities.

The route map and information will be sent via email or Messenger chat once the group is formed.

Meals : on your own.

A mobile car arrives every day with bread and dumplings. In Fałagówka, in each room there is a kettle, dishes, and a fridge in the corridor. In the basement there is a shared kitchen for everyone. In the area there are shops and restaurants. The closest is Pod Dębem, where you can also find accommodation.

What to bring:

Apron and favorite tools, brushes Masks, disposable gloves *Clothes that can get dirty, we work by the fire. *You do something, show off your passion

*bicycle

*swimsuit

Workshop cost:

We try to maintain the workshop prices from the current year. Until 31.12 – 2050 PLN 1.01 – 2250 PLN

For participants of previous workshops, a PLN 100 discount is available.

For groups/couples/friends ---> 2 or more participants 5% discount. Discounts are not cumulative./reservation to account 550 PLN/

Before paying for your reservation, please contact me to check if there are any available places, the order of applications is decisive! :)

The amount includes the cost of the workshops (clay, materials, firing, glazes, tools)