Handbuilding & Raku

Handbuildling & Raku

June 23rd 2-5pm & June 30th 2-5pm

Whether you’re an experienced potter or new to ceramics, raku is an exciting way to add some heat to a rainy, gray season. The most dramatic of all firing processes, raku is a gas-powered, outdoor firing that yields some of the most dazzling lusters and surface textures in ceramics.

In this two part course, you’ll have the opportunity to build and fire your own unique piece.

Week 1 consists of handbuilding a sculptural piece.

Week 2 you’ll glaze your piece, take part in the firing process, and take your masterpiece home with you. 

Break all the rules that you’ve learned about ceramics and see what magic can happen!

Details:

Skill Level: No ceramics experience required. Experienced potters are encouraged to join but should keep in mind that this is a beginner level raku class. Opportunities for intermediate and advanced raku techniques will be offered in the future.

What to wear: Dress in layers, closed-toed shoes, and wear non-flammable materials (jean, canvas, boots, etc.).

Accommodations: If you require any accommodations for this course please reach our to wildlingmanagement@gmail.com so we can help make this class accessible for you. 

Weather: Week 2 class will still take place in the event of light rain but may be postponed due to severe weather conditions.  

Included in class: Clay, use of studio studio tools, raku glazes, tools for glazing, firing equipment, leather gloves and goggles for safety.

Wildling Collaborative Arts is an Artists Collective in Eugene OR founded in 2023. We offer a  membership ceramics studio which is the only 24/7 ceramics studio in Eugene. We are also home to Viking Textile Makers Space, a textile makers space founded here in Eugene by Mitra Gruwell. We host workshops and classes in our large classroom space as well as offer private studio for local small businesses in Eugene. Mystic Fables Leather runs their leather making business in one of our private rental studios, along with other local Eugene artists. We have recently opened up our gallery space to host the works of local Eugene artists. We are active in the Whitaker community and participate in the Whitaker Last Friday Art Walk. Wildling Collaborative Arts is an accessible and inclusive space.