All Rockingham Ceramics Studio Members are invited to join our 2025 RAKU CLUB
In response to members requests for more RAKU firing opportunities, we are offering a more comprehensive RAKU program this year.
Participants will have the opportunity to
make their own rubbish bin kiln
make their own RAKU glazes
participate in up to 5 firing days
experiment with different colour applications and firing methods
Fees ONLY $150
Includes attendance at all workshops, and firing days, and bisque firing of all work in preparation for firing days.
Cost of materials required for making your own kiln, and glazes not included.
Participants will be expected to
attend the Introductory session
independently research RAKU firing processes
advise the coordinator of their attendance at each firing day in advance
supply their own combustible materials for reduction bins
share the cost of gas cylinders on firing days they attend
CALENDAR
Sunday 13th April ~ Introductory Session ~ 1pm – 4pm
open to all members to find out more about the RAKU club
participation fees not required until after this session
more information about RAKU, and other firing options, including watching some informative videos
Information on materials required and purchase options for Kiln Building and Glaze Making
Sunday 11th May ~ Kiln Building ~ 1pm – 5pm
may extend to include morning session, subject to participation numbers
a guided workshop to make your own rubbish bin kiln for RAKU firing.
all participants are welcome to attend, even if they don’t make a kiln on the day.
Sunday 18th May ~ Glaze Making ~ 1pm – 5pm
may extend to include morning session, subject to participation numbers
a guided workshop to make your own RAKU glaze/s
FIRING DAYS
Sundays 1st June, 6th July, 20th July, 3rd August, 7th September ~ 9.00am – 4.00pm
We will still offer a one-off RAKU firing day (Sunday 20th July) $50 for members not interested in the full program
WHAT NOW?
email rockinghamceramicsstudio@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending the Introductory Session on the 13th April.
Registrations are open now and will close on Sunday 20th April.
REGISTER NOW