NCFE Beginners Raku

NCFE Beginners Raku

Venue:
Duration: 6 weeks
Start Date: Thursday 1 May 2025
Day and time: Thursday , 9am-12.30pm
Course fee: £126 / FREE (fee remissions available)
Enrolment information: For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk

Course Aims

You will explore and experience the wonder of Raku.  By the end of the course you will have developed projects that will be fired using Glazes in the Raku kilns.

Entry Requirements

For those with basic hand-building knowledge and no other crafts qualifications who wish to develop new skills.

 

How to apply

For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk

Course Content

This course aims to develop your Raku hand building skills and firing knowledge.

Week 1 – You will be shown the studio and equipment. Be given a Health and Safety induction and an introduction to the wonder of Raku and also make a pinch pot.

Week 2 – You will learn how to create a simple clay form using the equipment safely. You will have discussions on techniques and Raku history.

Week 3 – You will create a hand – built ceramics piece.

Week 4 – Completing your project with refinement and decoration.

Week 5 – You will learn how to apply a range of Raku glazes and learn about the theory of Raku firing. Including how to clean up your work.

Week 6 – Raku Day. This is an outdoor session, for this you will need outdoor boots or shoes. Hair will need to be tied back and no trailing clothing. Project completion, cleaning and final finishes.

Assessment Method

Assessment is carried out through observation, finished product and portfolio evidence.

Where can it lead?

This course is intended to help you develop personal confidence with progression opportunities to Entry Level 2 Creative Craft available.

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