Raku Pottery 2 day workshop

About

A genuine Raku experience. Make your own pots, then experience the excitement of firing them yourself to discover stunning glaze effects! The first day you will develop hand-building skills to create a range of pots or models.  These will be dried and biscuit fired ready for you to experiment with glazes and oxides the following week.  Chris will guide you through the stages. The following week, prepare for an exciting session working with an outdoor kiln with controlled use of fire and smoke!  'Raku' loosely means 'happiness in the unexpected'.  The effects you can achieve can be stunning. 

No prior experience needed but those with experience will have lots of opportunities to develop their skills.

Chris Barnes is a renowned professional potter from the Borders who exhibits across the UK and in Germany. He has taught both adults and young people for many years alongside his own creative practice. His teaching combines hands on practical work with demonstrations and useful expert tips.

All our workshops are based at Cowshed Creative in our beautifully converted art studio in the Lake District. We run an extensive range of art, craft and heritage workshops and employ great tutors who are professional artists and craft experts.  Treat yourself to a creative experience on our traditional Lakeland farm near Windermere and Kendal and take inspiration from the stunning Lakeland landscape in the peaceful Kentmere valley. From the fantastic and consistent feedback we have received, you are sure to have a great day!