{"product_id":"pottery-raku-night-glaze-take-october-30th-6pm-9pm-friday","title":"Pottery: Raku Firing Night- Glaze \u0026 Take | October 30th 6pm-9pm (Friday)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the excitement of Raku firing in this three-hour hands-on evening. You’ll glaze your bisque-fired piece, learn about the Raku firing process, and watch as your work is pulled from the kiln glowing hot and transformed through smoke and flame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaku is an unpredictable and expressive firing technique, which means every piece comes out with its own unique combination of color, texture, and surface effects. Come ready to experiment, get a little messy, and see what happens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll learn the basics of Raku glazing and firing, including how to apply Raku glazes and how the firing and reduction process affects the final surface of your piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the firing, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the kiln being loaded and fired to temperature before participating in the exciting process of removing pieces from the kiln and placing them into reduction containers. Your instructor will guide you through each step and explain what’s happening throughout the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne bisque-fired piece to glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaku glazes and firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll tools and materials needed for the session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor guidance throughout the firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaku firing is an active, hands-on process involving extreme heat, fire, smoke, and unpredictable results. Pieces are removed from the kiln while they are still glowing hot, so you'll be working closely with your instructor and following safety instructions throughout the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Raku is intentionally unpredictable, your finished piece may look different from what you expected. That's part of the process and part of what makes Raku so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis experience is open to beginners and experienced potters alike. You don't need previous Raku experience, but you should be comfortable working in a studio environment and following detailed safety instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear comfortable clothing and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclosed-toe shoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that you don't mind getting dirty. Long pants and natural-fiber clothing are recommended. Raku involves fire, smoke, ash, and hot materials, so please dress accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAprons and safety equipment will be provided as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Throwing: Studio Membership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompleting any pottery class makes you eligible to join The MixMatch as a studio member, giving you access to our wheels, tools, and kiln time on your own schedule. It's the natural next step for anyone who wants to keep building their skills between classes. 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