Description
RAKU is a method of ceramic firing that originates from the Land of the Rising Sun, an emanation of Zen Culture.
The Japanese ideogram for RAKU also means joy, peace and accomplishment.
With Frédéricque Bigonville and Grégoire Capeliez, discover the different facets of this age-old art: modeling of pieces, enamelling, cooking.
You will be able to make chawans (hand-shaped bowls), and other simple pieces, but also jewelry and discover the different types of ovens.
The techniques proposed: modeling, coils, spinning (for those who already know how to spin)
Required level
No required level
Equipment required
- An apron
- A notebook
- A pair of scissors
- Draft sheets (recycled)
- A roll of masking tape
- Cookie cutters (pastry)
- A few brushes
- A few jars - a plastic bucket with lid
- Tools such as peepers-shapers-sponge-wire-spatulas
- For cooking:
- Cotton pants, jean type, (no shorts)
- A long-sleeved T-shirt
- Closed shoes (no sandals)
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Any questions?
If you have any questions, please refer to the practical information!