Pottery Workshops

Raku Firing Event - Whitehouse NJ

Saturday, May 16, 2026 COME OBSERVE!

Raku vessels are placed in an outdoor, propane kiln and heated up rapidly until glowing and glossy with a molten glaze. The vessels are immediately removed from the kiln using long handled tongs and placed in a can of combustible material allowing the fire and smoke to create amazing surface decoration. Then, they are doused in water and scrubbed clean, creating various finishes: crackle glaze, luster effects, smoke stained raw clay, and much more.

The rigors on the clay during the raku firing and reduction process can range from wonderful to brutal. Cracks and breaks are unwanted of course, but can occur without warning. Be prepared for some possible loss.

Pottery Workshops - Sundays in Branchburg NJ

Let your creativity flow as you build with clay. Finished pieces are decorative as well as functional. Many design options are available. Most workshops are appropriate for beginner or advanced potters ages 8 and up. Items are available for pick up about 4 weeks after the workshop. No refunds within one week of the event.

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