# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Raku Club - Communal Firing, Session 2
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: **Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order**

Please Note: This Communal Raku Firing Session is held at Cuckoo Farm Studios . 

Led by Peter Jones with support from Makerspace Technician Ed Dan — we supply all the Raku glazes, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics! 

IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Booking for the course will be closed 5 working days prior to the session date
- A minimum of 5 attendees need to sign up in advance for it to go ahead
- If cancelled, members will be informed and refunded
- Otherwise no refunds or transfers
- Attendees must be aged 18+
- We provide an optional additional Raku Club - Hand-building session for those needing support on how to hand build clay objects suitable for Raku firing. See here for dates .
- You will be working outside, so please dress appropriately
- Vegan soup, sourdough bread and drinks provided. Feel free to bring your own snacks.
- Raku firing is a rapid process, only a few objects at a time will be able to be fired; this means the session will be extended over the whole day
- The process has limits in terms of object size and suits objects that are not too big, a size of H200mm vase form is approximately the largest that can be managed safely

ABOUT RAKU: Raku is a rapid low-firing process that is inspired by the traditional Japanese Raku firing. Western-style Raku involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat around 1000 centigrade and placing it into containers with combustible materials such as sawdust. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colours in glazes and clay bodies. The thermal shock of this also produces cracking/crazing, producing unexpected outcomes.

If you have any questions regarding the course, please email: hello@makercampus.co.uk

About the Artist Leading The Session: Led by Peter Jones, a ceramic artist who has run his own studio for over 26 years. He has exhibited widely and is currently an associate artist for the British ceramics biennial, and consults and assist on many technical aspects of ceramics for artists and organisations. He was senior technician at Colchester Art school, teaching the 3D Design and Craft Degree.
 
No Refunds or Ticket Transfers: Our policy: www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy

Join Our Creative Community: Enjoy up to 50% off classes and 24/7 access to our space and equipment. Memberships start at just £15 per month. Learn more: www.makercampus.co.uk/membership

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/raku-club-communal-firing-session-2/200030650012003
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Colchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cuckoo Farm, Boxted Road, Mile End, CO4 5HH,GB
- **lat**: 51.92659
- **long**: 0.89497
- **full address**: Cuckoo Farm, Boxted Road, Mile End, CO4 5HH,GB, Colchester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Raku Club - Communal Firing, Session 2 being held?
  - **A:** Raku Club - Communal Firing, Session 2 takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Cuckoo Farm, Boxted Road, Mile End, CO4 5HH,GB, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Raku Club - Communal Firing, Session 2?
  - **A:** Raku Club - Communal Firing, Session 2 is organized by Colchester Makerspace.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Raku Club - Communal Firing, Session 2 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 Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Raku Club - Communal Firing, Session 2 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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