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Steven Branfman is the author of Raku: A Practical Approach, which is widely recognized as one of the best books on Raku currently in print. Drawing from his own experience of roughly 30 years of being a Raku Artist, his years of teaching, and of running The Potters Shop and The Potters School, Steve authored a book that is not only a how-to manual, but an inspirational book as well. His straightforward tone and "practical approach" to writing makes this book easy and enjoyable to read. A workshop with Steve is like the book coming to life!
Usually, I would give an anticipated schedule for the workshop here. However, this is going to be a little different. This workshop will be completely driven by the participants. I like to think of it as "Stump the Steve" (Love of laughable alliteration optional). Bring all your questions about Raku: the whys, the hows, the whens. I would bet heavily that there is no question you can ask that Steve cant answer. Is there a technique you have been wanting to try but want some guidance with? This is the place to do it!
In general, the workshop will focus on attaining a better understanding of the Raku process. We will experiment with a variety of reduction materials to find out if the material used to reduce has an effect on a glaze. We may experiment with natural vs forced air burners, we may experiment with brick vs fiber Raku kilns, we may do some salt raku, fuming, horsehair, or naked raku. All of this will be determined by the wishes of the participants. This is, after all, YOUR workshop. Everything about this workshop will be flexible except for one thing: You will have a great time and an experience you will never forget!
The workshop will begin at roughly 10:00am each day and will end between 5:00pm-6:00pm each night (subject to last firing) Lunch will be provided both days. Please let us know if you have special dietary needs when registering. We will make every effort to accommodate you! |
