Course
In Uxbridge
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Location
Uxbridge
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Duration
2 Days
A weekend to explore the age-old Japanese tradition of fast firing pottery with Raku expert Emma Johnstone. Suitable for: Experienced potters
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Emma Johnstone
Pottery Tutor
Emma Emma Johnstone is a London-based contemporary ceramicist who creates work using the dramatic firing process of Raku. Each piece is a unique hollow-thrown vessel, which is Raku fired and gilded with three types of gold and copper leaf. Emma Johnstone received a First Class Honours Degree in W
Course programme
The weekend starts at 10am with an introduction to the technique by experienced potter Emma Johnstone, who says of the Raku process:
'I can never know exactly what will be created when my pots are exposed to the intense heat and smoke - each piece is a surprise, sometimes a delight, sometimes a disappointment. I relish this contrast between making and firing and I am content to relinquish control of part of the process over to chance.'
You can bring your own pots with you (full details will be given on request) or use our studios on 10th and 11th July to make your own (these will be untutored days) - studio use is included in the course fee as are all materials, glazes and firings as necessary. Tea, coffee and biscuits are is provided during the weekend, and we suggest you bring your own lunch.
Course price includes all materials, glazes and firings necessary
Additional information
Raku