# Event Details - **Event Name**: Raku Pottery - Brooklyn and Staten Island - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Discover the ancient art of traditional Japanese Raku pottery building and firing in this indoor and outdoor multi-class series!About this EventTHIS CLASS INVOLVES MULTIPLE SESSIONS, LOCATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS - please read carefully!Discover the ancient Japanese art of raku pottery firing, where vibrant glazes and intense heat create stunning, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Seeing your piece removed from the fiery outdoor kiln, and witnessing the unique, unpredictable results firsthand is part of the fun. Dive into the magic of raku- it’s pottery like you’ve never seen before!3-CLASS SESSIONS + DATESSUNDAY, September 27th - 11am-1pm - Building Session 1 BROOKLYN- join us in our Brooklyn pottery studio to hand build your own raku piece with instruction from master teacher Darren Corona. He will demonstrate what shapes work best for raku firing (and which do not).SUNDAY, October 4th - 11am - 1pm - Building Session 2 BROOKLYN - this is your second building session for your raku piece in our Brooklyn pottery studio - it's best if you come to both sessions!SATURDAY October 17th - 11am - 5pm - Raku firing day STATEN ISLAND -This is the fun part! Join us in Maker Park in Staten Island for hours of glazing and firing your handbuilt pieces in our outdoor kiln! There's smoke, fire and it's a very traditional and rustic process. You'll leave with your own unique, vibrant and beautiful piece(s) to take home. PLEASE NOTE: your piece may break while firing.No pieces bigger than 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and nothing smaller than a baseball. Darren will go over designs that work best for raku firing. You may make up to 2 pieces. If you'd like to make more, it'll be $20 for each additional piece. Your piece may break during firing - it's an exciting and unpredictable part of the process.Kiddos 12 and up are welcome as long as they sign up with an adult.PRICING:$425 members // $467.50 non-members$65 material feeMembership will be verified.LOCATIONS:Brooklyn location - we are in the Brooklyn Army Terminal140 58th StreetBuilding B, Unit 1CBrooklyn NY 11220Staten Island Maker Park450 Front Street (at Thompson Street)Staten Island NY 10304REFUND POLICY:If we cancel, we will refund you in full and notify you. You may cancel and get a full refund up to seven days before the class. After that, refunds are contingent on us being able to fill your seat. Under no circumstances do we offer refunds to individuals who cancel on the same day. Please note that if you cancel, Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.INSTRUCTOR:Darren Corona is a ceramic artist with more than 30 years of experience working in clay, prioritizing sculptural forms over functional pottery. Darren's deepest passion lies in exploring the unpredictable nature of Raku and alternative firing techniques, where fire, atmosphere, and chance are an integral part of the creative process. His work combines traditional ceramic knowledge with experimentation, color, texture, and a willingness to embrace the unexpected.As a longtime ceramic educator, Darren shares his experience and enthusiasm for clay with students and fellow artists. Teaching classes and workshops across all skill levels is one of the primary ways he keeps his passion for clay ignited. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/raku-pottery-brooklyn-and-staten-island/100001999413947941 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 524.71, max: 532.5, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: MakerSpace NYC - **lat**: 40.6451278 - **long**: -74.02420630000002 - **full address**: MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Raku Pottery - Brooklyn and Staten Island - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b35107f50a1026c4a1ad5047bce464fa93dc6d954ce43c391cc381ef1e990953-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789514345 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Raku Pottery - Brooklyn and Staten Island being held? - **A:** Raku Pottery - Brooklyn and Staten Island takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Raku Pottery - Brooklyn and Staten Island? - **A:** Raku Pottery - Brooklyn and Staten Island is organized by MakerSpace NYC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Raku Pottery - Brooklyn and Staten Island is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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