This immersive will explore raku, an exciting and instinctive rapid firing process. Bisque work is taken from the kiln glowing red hot and vessels or sculptures are placed into organic matter and starved of oxygen to create vibrant colors and surface effects within the glaze and clay. In the studio, students will explore a variety of techniques to create thrown and hand built forms. Whether you work with vessels or sculpture, students will explore how different techniques, including raku, can make the surface of your work come alive. This immersive will be useful to the beginner as well as more experienced students. Experienced students are encouraged to contact Manager of Adult Education, Suzanne L. Seesman, at lseesman@fleisher.org to connect with the instructor about additional materials or instructions.

Class and Open Studio Schedule
Monday : 7/28 Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7/29: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7/30: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7/31: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday 8/4: Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8/5: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8/6: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 87/: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday 8/11: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8/12: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8/13: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 8/14: Open Studio 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday 8/18: Raku firing at Allens Lane Art Center 10:00am - 4:00pm

Firing Schedule: All work should be placed on the bisque firing shelf by Friday, July 11, and on the glaze firing shelf by Friday, July 18 to guarantee it will be fired by the last week of classes. Students can continue to drop off work for glaze firing until Friday, July 25. Adjusted schedules for workshops and immersives will be shared by the instructor at the start of the session. Finished work can be picked up during operational hours between terms, or the following term. We will store unclaimed work for one term only. Questions about the firing schedule can be directed to Scott Cooper, Senior Studio Technician at scooper@fleisher.org.

Please review your class schedule as not all classes meet through the week of July 25. All artwork and supplies must be removed from Fleisher’s Ceramics Studio shelving by August 2 unless registered for a Ceramics class during the upcoming Fall 2025 term.