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What is Raku?
It is a low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese techniques for adhering color to ceramic pieces.
It dates right back to the early 1550's specifically for the Zen Buddhist Masters in their ceremonial tea ware.
“American” or “Western” raku is a process in which the ceramics is removed from the kiln at bright red heat and subjected to post-firing reduction (or smoking) by being placed in containers of combustible materials, which blackens raw clay and causes crazing in the glaze surface.
WHY DO WE RAKU?
This process allows students to learn the connections between the earth (the clay), creation (what they make from the clay), and science (post-reduction firing techniques)
It's an opportunity for students to meet and learn from professional artists and techniques they use in their artwork
It is a college level technique that will allows the opportunity to broaden their portfolio work for AP art and college portfolio development
Copy of raku.m4vRaku Video 2014.movWhat to WEAR/BRING: Read the labels of your clothing!
100% Cotton Tee Shirt
100% Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
100% Cotton denim jeans (NO jeggings/leggings/*synthetic fibers)
Socks
Sneakers (no flats or open toe shoes)
Hair Tied Back
*Synthetic Fibers: include polyester, acrylic, nylon, rayon, acetate, spandex (DO NOT WEAR THESE!!!) This can melt to your skin if it catches on fire.
Supplies Needed
Newspaper (and lots of it) Start collecting it immediately
Aluminum Foil
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