RAKU Morning | 18 April 2026

This workshop is open for families with children aged 11+
 
This workshop is weather dependant and will be postponed in case of bad rain
 
Date: 18 April 2026
Time: 10.30 - until the kiln firing ends around lunch time
Tutor: Mirka Golden-Hann and Edward Scott
Venue: Messums Studios, Chilmark, SP3 5DU
 
Cost per each attending person: £56.67+VAT, Total fee:£68
(Please no observers, only participants.)
 
(Price includes one biscuit fired T-bowl, RAKU glazes and materials, clay and tools to build your own T Bowl, tea and coffee making facilities)
 
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to decorate a Tea bowl and witness the excitement of the RAKU firing process.
Japanese in origin, RAKU loosely translates as ‘pleasure’ or ‘enjoyment’. This exciting open flame firing method dates back to the 16th Century and its historical roots are based around creating rustic, though precious, tea-bowls for the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.
 
The Western interpretation is more usually known for the drama and excitement of the rapid ‘live’ kiln firing, unfolding with the fun, spectacle and incidental surprises associated with this process.
 
Whilst waiting for the kiln to fire, you will have the opportunity to hand build your own T-bowl inspired by the Japanese ‘Chawan’ vessels. You can take your clay work home un-fired.

Please bring: An apron and wear sturdy shoes and snack to eat