Explore fire and clay
through raku, pit, and sawdust firing.
Bakutis Discover the poetic
relationship between fire and clay and be immersed in an age-old creative
process. This class focuses on
different methods and techniques of raku, pit, and sawdust firing. Students will gain an understanding of
the history and science behind these firing techniques and create ceramic
objects, suitable for theses firing methods. They will also experience the process up close and personal,
learning about kiln placement, fire and smoke management, and ware transfer.
Coarse Description
Porck Where:
Honolulu Academy of Arts Art Center
at Linekona Dates:
Wednesdays, January 28- May 12 2004 Time:
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Miller Students should have
some experience in ceramics and expect some physical activity, excessive
heat and smoke. Remember that the
focus of this class is on the firing process so there will be less time
devoted to building/ making than other ceramic classes you may have taken
in the past. Numerous smaller
projects will be more suitable that one or two masterpieces.
Please Note
