Come out to the Texas Hill Country to create three unique works of art. Be inspired by beautiful oak trees while sipping wine and meeting new people — for Raku, bought to you by Cat Dog Ceramic Studio.
So, what is raku? Raku translates to “fun” or “delightful.” A seal engraved with this word was marked on the early pieces; it was the title and seal used by 15 generations of potters. Raku is a Japanese pottery firing technique that involves removing red-hot pottery from a kiln and rapidly cooling it, often in combustible materials like sawdust, to create dramatic, unpredictable finishes.
Our Dec. 7 guests will choose three non-glazed pottery pieces and decorate these using metallic glazes and stencils. Explore. Create. Have fun. The Raku finishing process, originating in 16th century Japan for tea ceremonies, results in unique, often iridescent or crackle glazes, and matte black areas where the glaze has been burned away.
The method is known for its unpredictability. The rapid cooling in an oxygen-starved environment creates a variety of unique colors and patterns.
The event is planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road in Boerne. All materials provided for participants’ $140 fee.
There will be a potluck featured; please bring your favorite dish to share, and drinks.
As a bonus — “A Miller Masterpiece” with cash payment. Register today. For details, call 210-2621653, or send inquiries to: catdogceramics@gmail. com.
For more info, contact the Hill Country Council for the Arts at: paula. [email protected], or call 210-269-8349. Refer to our website often: www.hccarts.org.
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Cat Dog Ceramic Studio invites you to par ticipate in a “ Twisted Fast Fire Raku” holiday workshop on Dec. 7. Be inspired by lovely oak trees, sipping wine and meeting new people.
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