Upcoming Alternative Firing Techniques – Registration Closed
7-Week class with Jim Van Baalen
Thursdays, June 26 – Aug 7, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
In this 7-week Alternative Firing class, students will learn about Raku, Horsehair, Naked Raku, Obvara and Colored Crackle. You should plan to have time to make new work, bisque and have multiple pieces to fire for each of classes 2-7.
Firing temperatures will range from cone 017 to 04 (roughly 1350F-1950F).
Students are encouraged to create and fire their own work. Because a weekly firing schedule can be hard to keep up with, upon request, for a modest fee, premade pieces can be provided by the instructor.
Note: if desired, participants can make some pieces before the class starts to fire in the first couple of class sessions. These pieces should be bisqued. Horsehair and Naked raku techniques are best done on pots that have had Terra Sigillata applied. Here is a video that describes how to prepare a pot for and apply Terra Sigillata.
CLASS FEES
$295
**Those who purchased a membership on or before January 2, 2025, may still use their membership code until the membership expires.
MATERIALS FEES
$20 Raku Firing and Glazing Materials (paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class)
Materials Fee Includes:
(available for purchase through the Gallery Shop)
$10/bag of reclaimed clay
$35/bag of new clay
AGES
Adults 16+
PREREQUISITES
Students should have achieved an intermediate level proficiency in creating ceramics pieces via throwing or handbuilding.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, June 25, 12:00pm
MATERIALS TO BRING
- Safety needs for firings include:
- Closed toe shoes
- Long sleeves and pant legs.
- Clothing should be natural materials (i.e. cotton, denim, leather)
- A mask: I recommend students purchase a mask and filters. There are many mask options, and one can choose between mouth and nose or full-face shields. Here are a couple of mask options: 3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6200, 3M Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator (note this full-face mask is on the expensive side) with 2091 P-100 Particulate Filters
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Week 4
July 17, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Week 5
July 24, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Week 6
July 31, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Week 7
August 7, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: Ceramics Studio
Address:
Description:
The Ceramics Studio at the Jansen Art Center is located in the SE corner of the basement floor:
