Lakeside Pottery - Morty Bachar on sat 27 dec 03
Sunday, March 14th 10 - 5:00PM
Join us in this ancient Japanese technique. The essential idea of Raku is
to start with biscuit-fired ware, which is glazed and fired to around cone
o6, removed with long tongs from the kiln when red-hot, and put straight
into a container of combustible material (sawdust, leaves, paper), to
create a strong reducing atmosphere. After about 15 minutes, the piece is
retrieved and quenched in cold water. Then the real magic happens -
scouring off the soot and burnt bits to reveal the serendipitous effects
of the flames. Intermediate or Advanced students. Lakeside Pottery, 543
Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905
Cost: $140
For more details, call 203-323-2222 or visit our website at
www.lakesidepottery.com (while you on our web site, checkout other
workshops offered such as Steven Hill, Teapot: The sum of it's parts, or
trip to Japan with Roger Baumann)
Kindly,
Morty
iandol on mon 29 dec 03
Dear Morty Bachar,
I would be pleased if you could provide historic references which link =
the following statements=20
<<..this ancient Japanese technique..>> with <<..start with =
biscuit-fired ware, which is glazed and fired to around cone 06, removed =
with long tongs from the kiln when red-hot, and put straight into a =
container of combustible material(sawdust, leaves, paper), to create a =
strong reducing atmosphere...>>
Best regards for a happy and prosperous New Year.
Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia=20
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