307-Working with Raku
In Person | FULL
Students will learn the history and contemporary aspects and influences of Raku. Students will utilize basic hand building and throwing to create work that will then be fired in our Raku kiln . This hands on firing technique, where ceramic pieces are taken out of the kiln glowing hot and placed into an oxygen reduced atmosphere, is one of the ways to get vibrant sparkling colors in raku ware.
Please note: Classes are held at The Center on Wednesdays. Firing will occur remotely 2-3 times in the session (possibly Fridays). Specific dates for firing will be discussed during class.
The Center has a wheelchair accessible pottery wheel in our ceramics studio. If you would like more information, please call 908-234-2345.
- Students require a basic pottery tool kit and clay. Students may purchase a set of tools from The Center or bring their own. Clay must be bought from The Center.
John Reinking
John Reinking is a functional and sculptural ceramicist living and working in Pittstown, NJ. A graduate of Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, he also earned his MFA at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. John is currently an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics at Raritan Valley Community College, as well as the Ceramics Program Director at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster. He is currently represented by Peter's Valley Craft Center in Layton, NJ, the Connections Gallery in Easton, PA, Creative Hands Gallery in Cape Cod, MA, and the Charlie Cummings Gallery in Gainesville, FL.