Raku Experience 2026 for INTERMEDIATE THROWERS - led by Andy Mason along with our regular studio teachers Kyra Stratoudaki and Joanna Szwej-Hawkin

Cost

£150 or £75 concessions for two sessions across consecutive weekends; 1 x 3-hour and 1 x 4-hour session.

The course

Session 1 (three hours): Make up to three pots in Raku clay under the guidance of experienced tutors Kyra Stratoudaki (11/18 July) or Joanna Szwej-Hawkin (12/19 July).

Session 2 (four hours): Return at the same time the following weekend, to learn all about the traditional Raku process. Glaze your pots and assist Raku master Andy Mason with the firings.

Andy will guide you through a variety of simple glazing methods, which allow scope to generate your own approach. Your pots will finally emerge from smouldering ashes revealing the special qualities of Raku - a fusion of subtle earthy tones, rich deep colours and metallic effects.