Ryedale Folk Museum

Take a look at local artist Wendy Greenwood Raku firing on site. To Raku fire you put a glazed pot and take it up to 1000 degree C. You then quench it in water or another combustable material. Shown at the end of the film is a technique called Horse hair Raku, where you put the pot in the kiln until hot enough for the horse hair to melt into the pot and not just burn away. Wendy is holding a few courses using the technique through the year for the museum: Make &Fire Your Own Pot Booked as a two session course Tues 5th June 1-3pm & Tues 19th June 12.30-3.30pm Make and fire your own handmade pot using the traditional Raku Technique. A two session course split over two weeks to allow your pot to dry and be bisque before firing. In session one you will build your own pot and have a go at using the kick wheel, and in session two you will get to glaze and fire your pot to then take home! £25 per person, includes all materials and entry to the museum Glaze and Fire a Pot (pot...