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Raku Rendezvous With Billie Jo Peterson
Saturday, August 31, 2019, 09:00am - 02:00pm

raku copper glaze

This is a quick and fun way to experience the ancient Japanese Raku process of firing pottery by removing the pottery from a hot kiln and cooling it rapidly in open-air containers. Wonderful unexpected iridescent glazes make the process magical. Billie Jo Peterson, a local artist and art teacher at Oswego High School, will be in charge of firing. People who wish to participate in the firing process must wear eye protection and closed toe shoes.You may choose a piece of bisque pottery, glaze it, and help in the firing process for $15. Note: Raku glazes often contain heavy metals, so these containers are for decorative purposes only and should never hold food items. These vessels will also be porous, so they are not suitable for holding water (i.e. flower vases).

This workshop will be re-scheduled if it rains.

Location : Art Association of Oswego, 20 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego