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GW - Fire, Clay, and Horses: The Raku Process
June 2025 - Amana Arts Guild - Raku - LR and Grad Credit Offered




This course immerses participants in the art and science of the Raku firing process, focusing on hand-building and wheel-throwing ceramic techniques. Designed for beginners and experienced ceramicists, the course emphasizes texturing methods and their applications in creating dynamic surfaces on hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces. Participants will explore innovative approaches to the Raku process, including glazing greenware for direct firing, to streamline project completion and reduce firing costs.

Participants will create unique ceramic pieces, experimenting with Traditional Raku, Horsehair Raku, and Naked Raku techniques. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the interaction between form, texture, and glaze while addressing practical classroom adaptations for grades 1–12. Students will Raku fire at least three pieces—one brought to the class and two created during the workshop—with opportunities to produce additional work for later firing.

This hands-on workshop fosters technical skill development and artistic exploration, equipping participants with the tools to implement the Raku process in their personal practice or educational settings.

Visiting Artist: Kirk Niehouse

 

$110 Amana Arts Guild Fee

$65 Lab fee

Paid separately to Amana Arts Guild


Important Session Information:


Students will have until July 25th, 2025 to complete the course.

Accessibility Needs: If you require any accommodations to participate in this course, please contact us at gwaeapd@gwaea.org or call 319-399-6767 (1-800-798-9771, ext. 6767) as soon as possible.

Session Notes:


Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Friday, June 6, 2025

Session ID:
51235
Seats:
3 / 22
Credit Type & Fee 


Date Time Location
6/23/2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amana Arts Guild - Amana Arts Guild 1210 G St Amana, IA 52203
1210 G St, Amana, 52203
6/24/2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amana Arts Guild - Amana Arts Guild 1210 G St Amana, IA 52203
1210 G St, Amana, 52203
6/26/2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amana Arts Guild - Amana Arts Guild 1210 G St Amana, IA 52203
1210 G St, Amana, 52203
6/27/2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amana Arts Guild - Amana Arts Guild 1210 G St Amana, IA 52203
1210 G St, Amana, 52203
4401 Sixth Street SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404 | Phone 319-399-6700 | gwaeapd@gwaea.org
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