Raku pottery at Cowshed Creative in the Lake District National Park near Kendal and Windermere

Description

A genuine RAKU experience involving making, glazing and firing your own pots to create unique patterns and designs on your pieces. This course takes place across two consecutive Wednesdays - 2 & 9th July. The first day you will develop hand-building skills to create a range of pots or models. These will be dried and biscuit fired ready for you to experiment with glazes and oxides the following week. You will be amazed at the quality and quantity of pieces you can create. On the consecutive Saturday, prepare for an exciting session working with an outdoor kiln with controlled use of fire and smoke! ‘Raku’ loosely means ‘happiness in the unexpected’. The effects you can achieve can be stunning. No prior experience needed but those with experience will have lots of opportunities to develop their skills. Chris Barnes is a renowned professional potter from the Borders who exhibits across the UK and in Germany. He has taught both adults and young people for many years alongside his own creative practice. His teaching combines hands on practical work with demonstrations and useful expert tips. This workshop will be at Cowshed Creative, based in a traditional converted Lakeland barn at Browfoot Farm. The art studio is a stunning open plan space with plenty of room to wander outside and take inspiration from the amazing Lakeland landscape and environment of the peaceful Kentmere valley. Make it a special break and stay on the farm. All our tutors are carefully selected professionals and experts with extensive teaching experience. For info on other courses, scroll down to 'see all listings' link below.

What's included in the price?

The workshop fee is £180 for both days. This includes a tasty 2 course lunch on both days with home baked bread and cake and refreshments throughout the day. We like to finish the day with a cup of tea and slice of cake. Eat outside or enjoy lunch by the wood burner. Additional material fee for glaze/stains and both biscuit and gas firing £15 plus £1 per kg clay.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Cowshed Creative

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Take a look at our inspiring art and craft workshops , run by professionals - there is something for everyone. Come for the day and get making! Based in our two storey traditional Lakeland barn conversion, enjoy a social day in a friendly, relaxed environment, perfect to nurture your creativity. The art studio is a stunning open plan space and there is plenty of room to wander outside and take inspiration from the amazing landscape and environment of the peaceful Kentmere Valley.