Event Series: Wild Fire- An Intro to Raku

Wild Fire- An Intro to Raku

Name: Wild Fire- An Intro to Raku
Start: 2026-03-08T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-03-08T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center

March 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$200

Event flyer for "Wild Fire! An intro to Raku," a 2-day course at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center. The top half of the flyer features a vibrant, close-up image of a Raku-fired ceramic surface with iridescent metallic blues, purples, and copper tones. Event Details: Dates: Sundays, March 8th (greenware day) & March 22nd (firing day). Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Cost: $145 per person plus a $55 materials fee (includes 6 open studio sessions). Location: 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge, CO 81413. Contact: 970-856-9195 or gmaec.org.

Jump into the exciting world of Raku, an alternative pottery firing method with roots in 16th-century Japan. In this transformational process, red-hot pots are pulled directly from the kiln, embracing experimentation and highlighting the alchemy of clay and glaze to produce stunning, unpredictable effects.

This 2-day course at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center includes:

Sunday, March 8th: Greenware Day.

Sunday, March 22nd: Firing Day.

Open Studio: Your registration includes 6 open studio sessions to further your practice.

Whether you are new to ceramics or a seasoned potter looking to explore new techniques, this course offers a hands-on introduction to one of the most dramatic forms of ceramic art. Visit gmaec.org to register.