2-Day Hands on Workshop in Naked Raku Pottery, Saturday, August 22nd and September 5th, 1 pm to 4:00 pm, educator Donna Thomson

Naked Raku Workshop, Saturday, August 22nd and September 5th. Workshop Overview Firing method – painting with fire Day one – throw or hand build Naked Raku pieces. Burnish. Bisque in the electric kiln. Day two – apply slip and glaze. (Pieces of the vessel may be masked before the slip and glaze is applied) Fire in the raku kiln to 1427 F to achieve orange peel surface. Remove from kiln and reduce. The slip and glaze will be shed to reveal the smoke painted surface Workshop Term: 2 days Workshop Instructor: Donna Thomson Registration Fee: $150.00 per person plus HST Registration Deadline: August 14th, 2025 Workshop Dates & Times Schedule View Calendar Day 1 Saturday, August 22nd 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Day 2 Saturday, September 5th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Workshop Registration Policies Workshop Cancellation If the Donn Zver School of Pottery decides on a formal workshop cancellation for any reason, registered students and guests will receive a full refund. Attendance Attending the workshop is the responsibility of the registrant. No refunds or credits are issued for missing the event. Registrant Withdrawal Requests No refunds or credits will be granted for registrant withdrawal requests made during the workshop (after the start date). Registrant withdrawal requests made in advance of two (2) weeks prior to workshop start date are eligible for a full refund or credit. Registrant withdrawal requests made within two (2) weeks or less of the workshop start date are eligible for a refund or credit less a 20% administration fee. Inclement Weather Conditions In the event of inclement weather, the Donn Zver School of Pottery will make a decision whether to cancel workshop or not. If a workshop cancellation is issued, the School will make very effort to reschedule the class. Inclement weather closures will be posted on the home page of the School of Pottery website or students will receive an email notification.