Costa Alegre Raku Pots
.I am offering the very special workshops listed below in addition to my regular almost daily classes in the art of raku glazing earthenware. Everything you need is always provided.
I'm never quite sure when I'll arrive to Villa Obregon but late November is generally a reliable time to give me a call 315 35 5 6936 or email mica2raku@yahoo.com for information and directions to my studio
#9 Melchor Ocampo in Villa Obregon
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In this workhop we'll learn how to form beautiful one of a kind beads from extruded, handmade, and impressed clay forms. We'll be working with an extremely fine bodied beautiful porcelain clay. Lots of wonderful work comes out of this workshop!. This is a 4 day workshop limited to 4 people per session. If you have 3 other people who want to take the class please let me know and we'll see if we can work out a schedule that suits all of us.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 we'll form the beads
Day 2 electric fire bead (no attendance necessary)
Day 3 A day of glazing and raku firings
Day 4 More glazing and raku firings if needed
If you are interested in learning the handmade & raku process of forming Porcelain ceramic beads please contact me through the information below:
For those who have taken the workshop before you will be happy to know I have simplfied the firing process!
Making Your Own Porcelain Ceramic Raku Beads
Lola's copper flash focal bead necklace
Underglaze Painting on Whiteware
12" Tile and Oversized Cappuccino Cup with Saucer or Dinner Plate
It is suggested to bring your favorite watercolor brush(s) for underglazing the smooth whiteware. Not to worry if you don't have any as I have many!
Schedule:
Meet for coffee and introduction at Michele's studio at 9:30. After deciding on a design we'll begin work on tiles,etc
Day 2 Continue to paint in underglaze on oversized cappuchino cup and saucer,etc
Day 3 Electric firing
Day 4 Check out our work to see if it's ready for final commercial glaze firing
Day 5 Final glaze and electic fire
Painting with ceramic underglazes are very similar to painting with watercolors on expensive watercolor paper.The whiteware is smooth and absorbant allowing you to subtley (or not) build up an extraordinary
illumination. Each student will be given an 8" square whiteware tile, an oversized cappuchino cup and saucer and/or a dinner plate will also be included.
I do have some source materials of what professional artists do with underglazes to inspire your own personal iconography.
Inspirational!
cost: $150. US includes all materials and lunch
$20.firing and commerical glaze fee
Ceramic Underglaze Painting and Raku Tiles
This is a fabulous opportunity to learn how to make your own pot/sculpture from clay that is especially made for raku.
Day 1 Begin playing with clay
Day 2 Continue playing with clay
Day 3 Electric fire
Day 4 Glaze and Raku firing & reduction extravaganza!
Cost:$120. US
includes all materials and lunch.
$10.US firing fee
Cynthia's raku bowl
handmade from raku clay bowls and fairies
We have a good good good time
forming their shapes, bowls and vases from the raku clay, coiling, pinching, pulling and paddling
Mama Jean's raku bead mobile
raku workshop garden
underglaze painted pinata jar with jute handle and wood lid
underglaze painted whiteware sugar amd creamer
Play with Raku Clay Week
raku porcelain beads
Rhoda dances the Flamenco
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all levels are welcome
all materials provided
all levels are welcome
all materials provided
If you can't wait until you get home to make your necklaces, bracelets etc then bring your filler (glass,bone,copper etc) beads from home. I supply toggle clasps, wire and will have great filler beads for sale. Ebay is a great place to buy filler beads!
Suggestions for those taking the class:
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raku bead necklaces and filler beads
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necklaces made from raku porcelain beads, bone, jade and handmade African beads
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Marianne's raku box with tepot lid stoneware raku glazes 2008
Rona Shuster
raku box with lid
stoneware raku glazes 2008
Debbie Hoeper
raku box with lid
stoneware raku glaze
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Michele Morehouse
stoneware raku glaze
2007
Michele Morehouse
stoneware raku glaze
2007
Rona Shuster
"Charlie"
stoneware raku glazes 2008
all levels are welcome
all materials provided
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Above left, right and center are all examples of painting with underglaze on both white ware and red earthenware
If you would like to see more of my ceramic work use this link: http://www.michelemorehouse.com/untitled3.html
If you are at a public computer it's always best to type in my email address
mica2raku@yahoo.com
underglaze painted pinata jar with ceramic lid
underglazed & handbuilt candle holder
underglazed & handbuilt wall piece
underglaze painted pinata jar with jute handle
underglaze painted pinata jar with jute handle & wood lid
underglaze painted whiteware
collection of Tomas and Fernando
Class size is limited.
We'll be making a box with a lid, a vase or candlestick holder and a mask or a bowl.
workshop schedules
San Patricio, Melaque, Villa Obregon, Barra de Navidad, La Manzanilla , Jalisco, Mexico
