The Raku Experience
When: Friday, July 10, 2026 from 6-8pm
Cost: $60, Registration required:Â https://communitypottery.org/store/the-raku-experience-july-2026
Lead by Nate Frank & Meg Smallwood
Ages: 18 +
Discover the thrill of Raku Firing! This one day hands on experience workshop allows students to glaze a pot made by skilled studio staff, load it into our propane fueled top hat raku kiln, watch as pots reach 1900 degrees and be part of the process as we pull them, glowing orange from the kiln! The pots go straight into post firing reductions chamber filled with flammables where the magic of raku really happens. By the end of the evening, all the pots will be finished and ready to go home with you!
Smoke, flame and fun, this is a great one time event for anyone, even if they have never touched pottery before.
This workshop involves high temps and a lot of smoke. Masks will be provided, but students must make sure they are wearing close toed shoes and have hair covered or secured to participate in the firing. It is not recommended for anyone with severe asthma or smoke allergies. Students will not be handling the hot pots from the kiln directly.