Intermediate Pottery: Raku (6 Week)

Join our specialised 6-week Intermediate raku course, expand on your skills and delve into a mesmerising ancient firing method with beautiful results.

This six-week course has been designed for people with more experience who would like to develop their existing skills and start to gain knowledge in a broader range of building, firing and glazing techniques.

Bespoke to you and your making style, these sessions will let you explore a project you really want to work on, creating pieces specifically for a raku firing, and helping you expand and develop on your skills in a supportive environment.

What is raku?

Raku is an ancient Japanese low-firing method using combustible materials to create fantastic effects. Red hot pots are pulled out of the kiln at 1000°c creating unique crackled glazes, metallic sheens, and dark, earthy patterns on your work. 

Should I be on the Advanced Course or the Intermediate?

The intermediate is for learners with more experience, looking to develop their own projects, improve skills, and develop ideas with support. 

Advanced learners have a broad understand and are looking to develop projects of their own. Also looking only for technical assistance to realise their ideas fully.

All materials and equipment provided.

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POTTERY WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE RAKU (6 Week)

When: Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm 

Next course start: Thursday 16th April 6.30pm

Where: The Poly Pottery (at the back of The Poly, accessed from New Street)

Duration: six weeks

Class size: eight per class

Tutor: Karl Owen

Cost: £194, 

A £1 Poly Fund payment is added to each ticket sold. A 50p booking fee is also applied per ticket for online and telephone transactions.

If you have any questions about the suitability of this course, please contact our head potter Karl at karl@thepoly.org. 

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