Colorful Terra Sigallata for Raku

*** This class is not intended for those new to clay, individual should have prior wheel throwing experience and be able to center and throw a 1 pound pot without assistance ***

Many ceramicists are familiar with glazing and glossy fired surface treatments, but in this 3 week workshop, students will be introduced to the colorful world of terra sigallata and how it can be incorporated into raku firing to produce silky matte surfaces and unique sheens when burnished. The class will discuss the history of terra sigallata and how it served as one of the very first water tight sealants used on ancient pottery.

Students will throw on the wheel for the first 2 classes, with the last class for firing and cleaning up the finished pots.

Additionally, the class will make a batch of sig together which will be distributed on the last day for student to use in their future classes. A select number of mason stains will be offered for students to color their sig with. The class will end with a raku firing on the final day where students will select from a variety of "naked" raku surface finishes that work together with the sig application. 

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  Griffin Callahan

Each class includes a standard weekly lab fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to the standard lab fee, students will need to purchase clay through the registration office at ASLD and must be done in person: $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain, $10 for 12lbs of our Studio made clay.  Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager.  No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.

New students, arrive 15-30 minutes early to your first class in order to allow time for the purchase of clay.

Currently enrolled students have access to Ceramic open studio for a $10 fee. Please see the whiteboard in the hallway for updated open studio hours.

Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES

Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges may be available for purchase at ASLD on a first come, first served basis. We welcome you to bring any new, used, found and repurposed tools you may have.

Please bring to class:

-Your favorite tools -Clean up sponge

Optional -Apron -Towel

If you purchase your own tools, we suggest you assemble a basic tool kit that includes:

- Potter's rib (wood and or rubber) - Metal rib - Wood modeling tool - Needle tool - Trimming tool(s) - Throwing sponge

Local Ceramic supply stores:

Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203