Waikato Society of Potters
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Raku Club Firing

Tuesday 2nd of July, 6pm to 9pm
When
Tuesday 2nd July 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where  Waikato Society of Potters, Cnr Ward Street & Seddon Road, Hamilton View Map
Who David Kenny

Members and non-members welcome.

Get involved with handling glowing things! Our raku expert, David, will run this event providing our members with an opportunity to fire a few items.

If you haven't been part of a raku firing before, they are fun, dramatic, and yield unpredictable but breathtaking results.

 

6pm

  • Glazing (if you haven't already glazed, but please try to do this before Tuesday evening) 
  • Kiln set up 

6.30pm 

  • Briefing and firing begins

Notes for glazing and firing:

  • If possible, please try to do your glazing before the day so it is dry and we can start firing straight away. If it's not dry, there's a possibility it could explode in the kiln.
  • Bring bisque- fired work that is thin and even, and under 180mm tall.
  • Small stuff survives while bigger things benefit from a good Raku clay (please check at WSP if unsure). 
  • Raku glazes are labelled and are in the kiln room for use. Areas left unglazed will be turned black and grey by the smoke.
  • Glossy copper gives best results on its own (no glaze under or over).
  • Dark colours don't show the crackle as well.
  • Bigger, smooth areas are more likely to crackle. 
  • Raku glazes will damage other kilns so glazed pieces need to be stored in an area designated by Libby.

Costs:

  • There is a $10 fee for members and $14 for non-members, which is due when booking. This also covers your Play with Clay session for the evening.
  • There will be a gas and firing fee on the day for the area taken up in the kiln. This can be paid with David after the firing. A raku firing sheet will be used to calculate the kiln space and remaining cost.
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Member $10.00
(No Longer Available)

Available 30 Apr 2024 - 1 Jul 2024

Non-member $14.00
(No Longer Available)

Available 30 Apr 2024 - 1 Jul 2024

All prices in NZ Dollars and include GST

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