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First Raku of 2022

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“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.

Raku

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Raku

Raku, in Japanese and Chinese, means “Fun”. We definitely had tremendous fun in our most recent raku firing workshop on Sunday 28 March 2021. We would like to extend our appreciation to the tutor, Hugh Rickard, for his knowledge, sharing, and leadership. Experienced raku potters even took an advanced step to try ‘naked’ raku techniques in the session. (the pots being unglazed, not the potter being naked!)

 A wide range of raku specialised glazes were provided in the firings, including some cracking and copper-infused effects. Testing the durability of our bisque-fired pieces through the temperature changes during the raku process is the most challenging part. The unpredictable outcomes and its immediate delivery of results are the reasons potters are fascinated by it.

 Approximately 7 batches of firing were conducted in a professional and safe manner on the day. The outcomes are stunning. Although we all smelt like smoky sausages, at the end of the day, many of us have started to consider what items to make and we look forward to our next workshop.

CPA Raku Group

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Opening the kiln at 1000

A Very Successful Raku Firing

Thanks to Hugh Rickard for your guidance, expertise, and knowledge sharing a very successful Raku firing recently, not leaving out the strong backup team, placing wet newspapers, sawdust, shredded newspaper & relining bins. Approx 12 firings with start time 10-00 – 2.30 pm. Pleasant surprises with great outcomes. Fantastic company, delicious shared lunch & of course coffee.

Raku Firing Group

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Upcoming Firing with the CPA Raku Group

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.