Raku & Wheel Throwing with Louis Ford - 390221

An intermediate class created for students advancing in pottery skills. This class includes throwing on the wheel, slab, coil building, glazing, and firing methods. Experienced potters will learn about special glazes and the firing technique of the ancient Japanese art form, Raku. Known for its beautiful luster, unusual colors, and free form designs obtained during the firing process.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies as they are not included in the class fees. Supplies are available for purchase at the Cape Coral Art Center Supply Store located in building 2 open Monday- Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm. Current students receive a 10% discount. Call 239-574-0802 for more information.

Works created outside of the Cape Coral Art Center and/or created with clay or glaze purchased outside of the Cape Coral Art Center are prohibited to be fired in Cape Coral Art Center Kilns. This prevents pieces from being fired at the wrong temperature, destroying kiln shelves, bricks and other students’ artwork.

Drop-In studio times are offered at a nominal fee for students enrolled in the current class session. Dates, times, and costs are posted in the sculpture studio after the first week of class in each session.

Supply List:
- Pottery tools you already use
- Towel
- Clay- Please wait to purchase clay until you discuss with your instructor what you would like to create. Your instructor will suggest the best clay body for you to use as well as the tools you will need.

The Art Center wants you to learn while having fun and staying safe! Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required during the Raku firing process. Please keep a pair of safety glasses and respirator handy for use in ceramics programs in case of sanding, Raku firing or spray glazing.