# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Raku Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: April 17th 5-8 and April 18th 10-4

Bring your own bisque-fired Raku clay pots (up to 5 pots) or purchase pots from Mike for $25 per pot.  Sweet Art Emporium has 25 lb blocks of Raku clay for sale for $18

Come together after bisque firing for a Friday evening session before the Saturday firing event to prepare and glaze pots for firing. 5PM-8PM.

During the prep session:

-Students will bring dried organic materials and aluminum foil for wrapping their saggar pit fire pieces 

-Pieces for the saggar will be prepared by the students to include using their own organics and copper carbonate, sugar and salts provided by the instructor 

-The instructor will use Ferric Chloride (a caustic) that produces brilliant reds Instructor will treat several pots as a demonstration using proper safety techniques 

-Pieces will be wrapped in two layers of foil to form a saggar 

-Saggars will be crated up for hauling to the farm  

-Students will glaze their raku pots using glazes provided by the instructor 

-Students will place the glazed pieces under the fan for the night and the instructor will pick them up early Saturday morning 

-Student pieces will be equally divided between saggar and classic Raku

During the Firing Session: 

This session will be the actual firing and run from 10 am to 4 pm. Students will be asked to bring a lunch, drinks and a folding lawn chair. Certain clothing will be required for safety. No open toed shoes, hair pulled back, long-sleeved shirts and full-length pants. Please bring a pair of safety glasses. Instructor will provide the necessary safety equipment (face shields, heavy gloves, tongs, etc.)

$85 for both days and firing of 5 pots
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmyra/raku-workshop/200029766645154
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmyra
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 264 Turkeysag Trail Unit D, Palmyra, VA, United States, Virginia 22963
- **lat**: 37.90514
- **long**: -78.34234
- **full address**: 264 Turkeysag Trail Unit D, Palmyra, VA, United States, Virginia 22963

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Raku Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Raku Workshop takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 264 Turkeysag Trail Unit D, Palmyra, VA, United States, Virginia 22963.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Raku Workshop?
  - **A:** Raku Workshop is organized by Sweet Art Emporium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Raku Workshop 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 Palmyra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Raku Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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