Raku Classes
Discover the exhilarating thrill of Raku pottery! As you shape and glaze your unique forms, you will learn to fire your very own pieces using this fascinating and ancient Japanese technique. Experience the dramatic and almost magical process of pulling red-hot ceramics from the kiln, revealing stunning and unpredictable results that will leave you in awe. This class is perfect for those with some clay experience, so come embrace the beauty of imperfection and let your creativity shine!
Afterglow Raku: A 1-Night Pottery Journey
Cost: $35 (Bring in 2 bisqued piece) $75 (Choose 2 studio bisqued pieces)
Time: One Session, 3-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description: Glaze it. Fire it. Take it home. In this hands-on workshop, you'll choose a bisqueware piece, apply Raku glazes, and experience the dramatic Raku firing process. Watch as your red-hot piece is pulled from the kiln and transformed by smoke and flame into a one-of-a-kind ceramic artwork. No experience needed—just come ready for fire, fun, and creativity!
Naked Raku: A 2-Night Pottery Adventure
Cost: $95
Time: Two Sessions, 2-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description:Get down to the bare essentials of ceramics—no long-term commitment required. Curious about pottery but not ready to sign up for a full course? Dip your toes (and hands) into clay with this laid-back, two-night class that lets you try your hand at throwing and firing—Naked Raku style. This bold ceramic technique gets its name from the way the outer layer flakes off during firing, leaving behind a “naked,” smoky surface with one-of-a-kind crackle patterns. No experience? No problem.
Night 1 – Throw Your Bowl. Roll up your sleeves and give the wheel a spin! We’ll guide you through the basics of shaping a raku-ready bowl.
Night 2 – Fire Away. Return to fire your piece in a raku kiln. Slip, heat, smoke, and surprise—it’s a wild ride with beautiful results.
No pressure. No perfection. Just pottery, fire, and fun. All materials included. Bring your curiosity.
Horse & Feather Raku: A 2-Night Pottery Adventure
Cost: $95
Time: Two Sessions, 2-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description: Ready to get your hands dirty and have a blast doing it? Join us for a 2-night Raku pottery experience—no long-term commitment, just two evenings of creativity, clay, and a little bit of magic.
Night 1: Throw It Down. Use your wheel throwing skills and create your own unique bowl.
Night 2: Fire It Up. Experience the excitement of Raku firing! We’ll use horsehair and feathers to create stunning, one-of-a-kind finishes that only Raku can deliver. You’ll leave with a piece of art you made start to finish.
Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and leave with fire-kissed pottery. Spots are limited—sign up now!
6-Week Raku: Come Ready to Create
Cost: $295
Time: Weekly 3-hour classes (3 hours of firing, hand-building, and/or wheel throwing) plus access to open studio hours. If we can not fire due to inclimate weather, a make-up firing will be scheduled for the following week on the class day.
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/8 students.
Description:While there will be no formal instruction beyond the firing demonstration, you will have the opportunity to learn through practice and experimentation. Perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike, you'll embrace the beauty of imperfection and discover the joy of creating with fire and smoke.
What to Bring:
Apron
Old towel
Clay tools (available for purchase at Clawson Clay Guild)
Sketchbook
What's Provided:
25 lbs of clay (additional clay available for purchase)
Weekly instruction and guidance
Glazing and firing
Access to open studio for the six-week session
Open Studio:
Practice your skills using wheels, tools, and resources like the slab roller, extruders, and tile cutters. Experiment with various glazes and connect with fellow pottery enthusiasts.
Hours:
Tuesdays: 5pm - 10pm
Wednesdays - Fridays: 12pm - 10pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 12pm - 5pm
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel at least 1 week before class for a refund minus a $15 fee.
Cancellations within 1 week of class receive a 50% refund.
No refunds after class begins.
Join us at Clawson Clay Guild for a fiery adventure in Raku ceramics!
Discover the exhilarating thrill of Raku pottery! As you shape and glaze your unique forms, you will learn to fire your very own pieces using this fascinating and ancient Japanese technique. Experience the dramatic and almost magical process of pulling red-hot ceramics from the kiln, revealing stunning and unpredictable results that will leave you in awe. This class is perfect for those with some clay experience, so come embrace the beauty of imperfection and let your creativity shine!
Afterglow Raku: A 1-Night Pottery Journey
Cost: $35 (Bring in 2 bisqued piece) $75 (Choose 2 studio bisqued pieces)
Time: One Session, 3-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description: Glaze it. Fire it. Take it home. In this hands-on workshop, you'll choose a bisqueware piece, apply Raku glazes, and experience the dramatic Raku firing process. Watch as your red-hot piece is pulled from the kiln and transformed by smoke and flame into a one-of-a-kind ceramic artwork. No experience needed—just come ready for fire, fun, and creativity!
Naked Raku: A 2-Night Pottery Adventure
Cost: $95
Time: Two Sessions, 2-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description:Get down to the bare essentials of ceramics—no long-term commitment required. Curious about pottery but not ready to sign up for a full course? Dip your toes (and hands) into clay with this laid-back, two-night class that lets you try your hand at throwing and firing—Naked Raku style. This bold ceramic technique gets its name from the way the outer layer flakes off during firing, leaving behind a “naked,” smoky surface with one-of-a-kind crackle patterns. No experience? No problem.
Night 1 – Throw Your Bowl. Roll up your sleeves and give the wheel a spin! We’ll guide you through the basics of shaping a raku-ready bowl.
Night 2 – Fire Away. Return to fire your piece in a raku kiln. Slip, heat, smoke, and surprise—it’s a wild ride with beautiful results.
No pressure. No perfection. Just pottery, fire, and fun. All materials included. Bring your curiosity.
Horse & Feather Raku: A 2-Night Pottery Adventure
Cost: $95
Time: Two Sessions, 2-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description: Ready to get your hands dirty and have a blast doing it? Join us for a 2-night Raku pottery experience—no long-term commitment, just two evenings of creativity, clay, and a little bit of magic.
Night 1: Throw It Down. Use your wheel throwing skills and create your own unique bowl.
Night 2: Fire It Up. Experience the excitement of Raku firing! We’ll use horsehair and feathers to create stunning, one-of-a-kind finishes that only Raku can deliver. You’ll leave with a piece of art you made start to finish.
Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and leave with fire-kissed pottery. Spots are limited—sign up now!
6-Week Raku: Come Ready to Create
Cost: $295
Time: Weekly 3-hour classes (3 hours of firing, hand-building, and/or wheel throwing) plus access to open studio hours. If we can not fire due to inclimate weather, a make-up firing will be scheduled for the following week on the class day.
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/8 students.
Description:While there will be no formal instruction beyond the firing demonstration, you will have the opportunity to learn through practice and experimentation. Perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike, you'll embrace the beauty of imperfection and discover the joy of creating with fire and smoke.
What to Bring:
Apron
Old towel
Clay tools (available for purchase at Clawson Clay Guild)
Sketchbook
What's Provided:
25 lbs of clay (additional clay available for purchase)
Weekly instruction and guidance
Glazing and firing
Access to open studio for the six-week session
Open Studio:
Practice your skills using wheels, tools, and resources like the slab roller, extruders, and tile cutters. Experiment with various glazes and connect with fellow pottery enthusiasts.
Hours:
Tuesdays: 5pm - 10pm
Wednesdays - Fridays: 12pm - 10pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 12pm - 5pm
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel at least 1 week before class for a refund minus a $15 fee.
Cancellations within 1 week of class receive a 50% refund.
No refunds after class begins.
Join us at Clawson Clay Guild for a fiery adventure in Raku ceramics!
Discover the exhilarating thrill of Raku pottery! As you shape and glaze your unique forms, you will learn to fire your very own pieces using this fascinating and ancient Japanese technique. Experience the dramatic and almost magical process of pulling red-hot ceramics from the kiln, revealing stunning and unpredictable results that will leave you in awe. This class is perfect for those with some clay experience, so come embrace the beauty of imperfection and let your creativity shine!
Afterglow Raku: A 1-Night Pottery Journey
Cost: $35 (Bring in 2 bisqued piece) $75 (Choose 2 studio bisqued pieces)
Time: One Session, 3-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description: Glaze it. Fire it. Take it home. In this hands-on workshop, you'll choose a bisqueware piece, apply Raku glazes, and experience the dramatic Raku firing process. Watch as your red-hot piece is pulled from the kiln and transformed by smoke and flame into a one-of-a-kind ceramic artwork. No experience needed—just come ready for fire, fun, and creativity!
Naked Raku: A 2-Night Pottery Adventure
Cost: $95
Time: Two Sessions, 2-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description:Get down to the bare essentials of ceramics—no long-term commitment required. Curious about pottery but not ready to sign up for a full course? Dip your toes (and hands) into clay with this laid-back, two-night class that lets you try your hand at throwing and firing—Naked Raku style. This bold ceramic technique gets its name from the way the outer layer flakes off during firing, leaving behind a “naked,” smoky surface with one-of-a-kind crackle patterns. No experience? No problem.
Night 1 – Throw Your Bowl. Roll up your sleeves and give the wheel a spin! We’ll guide you through the basics of shaping a raku-ready bowl.
Night 2 – Fire Away. Return to fire your piece in a raku kiln. Slip, heat, smoke, and surprise—it’s a wild ride with beautiful results.
No pressure. No perfection. Just pottery, fire, and fun. All materials included. Bring your curiosity.
Horse & Feather Raku: A 2-Night Pottery Adventure
Cost: $95
Time: Two Sessions, 2-hour classes
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10 students.
Description: Ready to get your hands dirty and have a blast doing it? Join us for a 2-night Raku pottery experience—no long-term commitment, just two evenings of creativity, clay, and a little bit of magic.
Night 1: Throw It Down. Use your wheel throwing skills and create your own unique bowl.
Night 2: Fire It Up. Experience the excitement of Raku firing! We’ll use horsehair and feathers to create stunning, one-of-a-kind finishes that only Raku can deliver. You’ll leave with a piece of art you made start to finish.
Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and leave with fire-kissed pottery. Spots are limited—sign up now!
6-Week Raku: Come Ready to Create
Cost: $295
Time: Weekly 3-hour classes (3 hours of firing, hand-building, and/or wheel throwing) plus access to open studio hours. If we can not fire due to inclimate weather, a make-up firing will be scheduled for the following week on the class day.
Requirements: Ages 16+. Min/Max Enrollment: 4/8 students.
Description:While there will be no formal instruction beyond the firing demonstration, you will have the opportunity to learn through practice and experimentation. Perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike, you'll embrace the beauty of imperfection and discover the joy of creating with fire and smoke.
What to Bring:
Apron
Old towel
Clay tools (available for purchase at Clawson Clay Guild)
Sketchbook
What's Provided:
25 lbs of clay (additional clay available for purchase)
Weekly instruction and guidance
Glazing and firing
Access to open studio for the six-week session
Open Studio:
Practice your skills using wheels, tools, and resources like the slab roller, extruders, and tile cutters. Experiment with various glazes and connect with fellow pottery enthusiasts.
Hours:
Tuesdays: 5pm - 10pm
Wednesdays - Fridays: 12pm - 10pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 12pm - 5pm
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel at least 1 week before class for a refund minus a $15 fee.
Cancellations within 1 week of class receive a 50% refund.
No refunds after class begins.
Join us at Clawson Clay Guild for a fiery adventure in Raku ceramics!