3-6.10.2024 Raku Rut

The plein air is aimed at anyone seeking contact with the elements, earth, fire, water and air. All four will accompany the birth of Raku pottery.
Raku is a firing technique that harks back to the traditions of feudal Japan and is closely linked to the tea ceremony. Our meeting will cover various glazing and firing techniques.

The workshops include:
substantive part – lecture (discussion of each technique)
various glazing techniques (applying a paper mask, glazing with a brush, dipping, pouring)
Raku firing, in a gas kiln with reduction / with crackles / with fumigation
horse hair, feathers, milk, sugar, honey
obwara/żurek/bełtucha
combining techniques, different techniques for obtaining effects
naked raku two-step
copper matt, + glaze preparation
saggar in clay mask/paper/with oxides
black ceramics
ecoprint on ceramics
papergift
additionally - preparation of glazes for raku, including volcanic glaze
RAKU stove user manual
paper/or barrel/pit oven depending on the weather

Workshop cost * booking:
*until July 31st PLN 870 (discount in e-mail)
*until August 31st PLN 970 (discount in e-mail)
*from September 1st PLN 1,170
/reservation to account 450 PLN
The amount includes the cost of the workshops (materials, firing, glazes, tools etc.)
Limited number of places - 10 places!
Accommodation and delicious full board (180 PLN/day/person) payable on site.
Rooms for 2-3 people.
For groups/couples/friends ---> 2 or more participants 5% discount