Raku Retreat
Duration: 2 Days, 3 Nights
Location: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
Package Includes: Art Supplies, Tuition, Accommodation & Meals
Groups Size: 6-8 People
Raku is an exciting Japanese firing method! Students choose pre-fired pots and paint them with metals and glazes from Earth.
The pots are then placed into a gas kiln, heated to about 1000°C and removed using Raku tongs.
Fire, water, wind and clay become the creating elements for this magical,colourful technique.
No artistic experience required!
DATES
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 3 x Nights Accommodation
- Art Supplies & Tuition
- Meals
During this Retreat you will:
1. Learn
Learn to make art with fire, clay and Mother Earth!
2. Explore
Explore the possibilities of Raku firing
3. Draw
Draw on pre- fired pots and learn about composition.
3. Discover
Discover and learn about glazes and combustion materials
4. Decorate
Decorate pre-made pots & plates. As a bonus learn how to make horse-hair or feather drawings on pre-fired pots.
5. Take Your Art Home
Take home your pots and plates made during the workshop.
Learn to make art with fire, clay and Mother Earth!
ACCOMMODATION
Stay in Jeffreys Bay. Each Unit has 3 x Bedrooms with 2 x Single Beds each, and 3 x Bathrooms. Beach Views from the balcony.
Please contact us for the info pack with pricing.
FACILITATOR
DINA GROBLER
Raku Retreat Facilitator
ABOUT DINA GROBLER
Dina Grobler is a distinguished Fine Art Artist renowned for her expertise in drawing, printmaking, and clay sculpture. With a degree in Fine Arts from UFS and extensive teaching experience, including at the University of the Free State, Dina brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every workshop.
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