$55 + BF PER PERSON
Numbers limited! Grab your place here or scan the QR code.
Prior to the saggar firing – you will need to make items for the saggar firing. You’ll need one medium size item or two smaller items bisque ware which would be packed together, one parcel per participant.
Find more information and what to bring here.
WHAT IS SAGGAR?
Saggar firing is the method of creating confined atmospheres in a kiln within a container or saggar. Depending on the type of firing, the saggar can be made out of anything from the traditional refractory clay to newspaper.
In the ceramic saggar process, various organic and combustible materials can be added including copper wire, seaweed, grasses, flowers, sawdust, copper carbonate, Epsom salts and table salt.
$60 PER PERSON
Members only event. Numbers limited. Register your interest by emailing canterburypotters@gmail.com.
Prior to the saggar firing – you will need to make items for the saggar firing. A total of A4 x 20cm size bisque fired pieces. Instructions on this process will be emailed to participants.
“Raku” God helps a wonderful session again on Saturday 25 Feb. 2022.
Thanks to Hugh’s knowledge sharing and instructions for the productive raku day. We witnessed Hugh’s beautiful raku tiles and a big bowl turning out great. Donna A. tested her homemade glaze and the outcomes were stunning. What was even more fun that we found a good composition by combining Lorraine and Nicole’s pieces together! Sounds interesting?
We welcome our current members to join the future raku sessions. Please contact canterburypotters@gmail.com to include you in the mailing list of raku group, if you are interested.
The raku process creates dramatic decorative items. The exposed unglazed area will ‘blacken’
in the firing process and the contrast between the blackened surface and glazed areas is the
key to a successful design. We will have white crackle glazes and copper lustre glazes, and you
can incorporate colour using underglazes.
When: Sunday 16 August 10 am.
Where: CPA Club rooms, 395 Memorial Ave, Christchurch.
What you need: $10.00 per person, bisque pieces and your lunch.