Raku Firing Horsehair Workshop (10/18/2025) Sat 10:00AM
Horsehair Raku Firing Workshop
Experience the magic of horse hair raku in this hands-on, community-focused workshop! Horse hair raku is a fascinating firing technique where strands of horse hair, feathers, and other natural materials are applied to hot, bare clay surfaces straight from the kiln. The intense heat burns these materials into the clay, creating beautiful, smoky patterns and striking black lines — each piece is truly one-of-a-kind.
You’ll bring your own bisque-fired pieces (up to 6 pieces, each around 6”x6”x6”). We recommend using raku clay to help prevent thermal shock and burnishing your pieces beforehand for even more dramatic results. You’re also welcome to bring your favorite feathers and other organic materials to experiment with different effects.
Details:
• 👥 Maximum capacity: 10 participants
• 🛠️ All tools and materials provided
• 📍 Once you purchase your ticket, we’ll share the exact location of the raku firing site (just about 10 minutes from the studio).
• 🔥 Last day to turn in pieces for bisque firing (to guarantee they’re ready for the workshop): October 4th, 2025.
Raku firing is all about teamwork, connection, and celebrating together — so we invite you to bring a dish to share for our potluck! It’s the perfect way to bond with fellow artists while enjoying this unforgettable creative experience.
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