Come join fellow HCA ceramics students for a Raku Rendezvous in Needham! Led by the experienced staff at the Potter's Shop and School, this off-site workshop features the exciting process of rapid firing ceramic vessels followed by a process of placing the vessels into a closed container to starve them of oxygen, resulting in vibrant colors and effects. 

The first hour will including glazing instruction and application followed by four hours of firing at their outdoor kilns. Glazing instruction includes an explanation and description of the available glazes, application, and various expected results. Firing instruction includes information on basic kiln theory, loading, firing in oxidation versus reduction atmospheres, and basic post-firing techniques. 

Please note:

• All participants must come prepared for a safe experience: No sandals, shorts, or polyester clothing. Long hair must be tied back. 
• Bring several of your own cylindrical (no plates or wide bowls please) bisqued pots to this workshop to fire. We will fire as many pots as possible, but there is no guarantee that everything will be fired. It's better to bring more work than less. 

Location: 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494
Instructor: Sarah Whitlock (Staff member at the Potter's Shop and School)
Age: Adult
Date: Friday, October 10 (Rain Date: Friday, October 17)
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 
  
  

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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