# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Raku Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Make your own ceramic Raku pieces, glaze, fire, and pull them from a roaring kiln! A hands-on, fiery, experimental ceramic experience.About this EventGet ready to play with fire.Join us for a two-part, hands-on Raku experience where you'll make your own ceramic pieces, then come back to glaze, fire, and pull them straight from a roaring kiln.Raku is a low-fire ceramic technique with roots in 16th-century Japan, where Raku ware was developed in connection with the Japanese tea ceremony. Today, Raku has evolved into an experimental firing process known for its speed, unpredictability, intense heat, smoke, and dramatic surface effects. Instead of waiting for a piece to slowly emerge from a kiln days later, you get to be part of the action.Part One: Hand-BuildingThursday, September 10 | 6–8:30 PMContext CollectiveWe'll start by getting our hands in the clay. You'll receive approximately 3 lbs of clay and basic instruction in hand-building techniques to create 1–2 pieces for the firing. No prior ceramic experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome. This workshop is about experimenting, getting your hands dirty, and making something of your own, not creating a perfect piece.We'll take care of the bisque firing between sessions and transport your work to Waterbrook Pottery for the Raku firing.Part Two: Raku FiringSunday, September 20 | Starting at 12 PMWaterbrook Pottery Studio, Watervliet, NYThis is where things get fiery.You'll have the option to glaze your pieces before participating in the Raku firing. We'll load the kiln together, fire the pieces for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, and then pull them from the kiln while they're glowing hot. From there, we'll experiment with different reduction techniques including horsehair, feathers, or using combustibles enclosed reduction in garbage bins.The process is fast, smoky, unpredictable, and hands-on. You'll see your pieces transform in real time and have the opportunity to participate in every stage of the firing.What's IncludedRaku clay1–2 hand-built piecesAll tools and materialsGlazesBisque firingRaku firingCombustible materialsInstruction and guidanceGloves for the firingA note about Day 1:The goal of this workshop is to be part of the Raku firing on Day 2. If you have prior clay experience or cannot attend the September 10 hand-building session, you can pick up your clay and make your pieces independently.  Clay can be picked up Saturday September 5, 11am - 4pm. Finished pieces must be dropped off at Context Collective by Saturday, September 12 11am - 4pm so we have time to bisque fire and transport them to Waterbrook. What to Wear for Raku DayRaku involves extreme heat, open flame, and smoke. Please wear closed-toe shoes and natural fabrics such as cotton or denim. Gloves will be provided. If you have a respirator and are sensitive to smoke, you're welcome to bring it.Limited spots available.Come for the clay. Stay for the fire. Leave with something you made and a pretty good story about how you fired it.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/troy/the-raku-workshop/100001998994292741
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, Entertainment, Theatre, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 92.55, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Troy
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Context Collective
- **lat**: 42.7301187
- **long**: -73.6894659
- **full address**: Context Collective, 95 4th Street, Troy, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Raku Workshop being held?
  - **A:** The Raku Workshop takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Context Collective, 95 4th Street, Troy, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Raku Workshop?
  - **A:** The Raku Workshop is organized by Context Collective.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 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 Troy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Raku Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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