Originally from Japan and linked to the tea ceremony, the ancient process of glazing and rapid firing has evolved, taking Raku down new paths, marked by a unique colour palette or the contrast between the glaze and the paste itself.

From 20 to 26 November, Tim Andrews, one of the great names in Raku in the West, is in Cerdeira to share his in-depth knowledge of this exciting process.

Throughout this journey of exploration and expression, the process is shown to be as important as the final piece, allowing the unpredictability of firing to reveal beauty and unexpected forms.

The first part of the course will focus on creating pieces using the potter's wheel or manual techniques. After an initial chacota firing, participants will glaze, decorate and prepare their pieces for Raku firing. At this point, Tim's unique method of using ‘resist slip’ (or Naked Raku) stands out, a technique that creates unpredictable effects on the surface of the pieces, allowing the smoke to penetrate the cracks in the piece and leave marks that make each piece unique.

This 7-day course offers an immersive hands-on experience to create and experiment with the possibilities of this technique, regardless of each participant's experience. The number of pieces completed varies depending on the firing time and their size, but each participant is expected to finish around 6 pieces in the Raku kiln.

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