Blue Sky Art Studio
Manteo, NC
www.theblueskyartstudio.com
252-256-2518

Raku and Atmospheric Firing Techniques
with artist Scott Stockdale

This three day workshop will cover a range of different firing techniques using the raku kiln. Participants will learn how to get great results with a variety of alternative firing processes including saggar firing, fuming, horsehair firing, and fusing stained glass into raku glaze. We will discuss how to create super smooth surfaces on your work by burnishing with terra sigillata . These smooth surfaces are responsible for the brightness of colors created during these processes. While the results of atmospheric firings cannot be controlled, we will learn ways of influencing serendipity to achieve successful results .
Terra sigillata and glaze recipes will be handed out at the workshop. The last day will be dedicated to fusing stained glass into raku glaze. This exciting process produces intense colors, mixing metal oxides into shinny glass surfaces. Students are encouraged to bring pieces made of the appropriate clay body to be fired. Some shapes work better than others when fusing glass into glaze. Pots will be provided at workshop for those who come without work or need a more appropriate shape. Everyone will leave this workshop with several beautiful, finished pieces.
Workshops are to be held at 108 Budleigh in downtown Manteo around the corner from The Tranquil House Inn. Lunch included each day of workshop catered by Ortega's South Western Resturaunt, with a limited menu to chose from. www.ortegas.com
Cost of workshop is $385.00
Dates of Workshop: December 9th, 10th and 11th
10am till 4pm each day


Accommodations for Workshop Participants

The Tranquil House Inn is located right on the Waterfront in quaint Downtown Manteo and is surrounded by beautiful boardwalks, sailboats and the music of Shallowbag Bay lapping the shore. All rates are double occupancy and include a wine reception each evening and a full continental breakfast each morning. The workshop rate is $66.00 per night. Make sure when you call you tell them you are with The Blue Sky Art Studioto receive the discount rate. The Tranquil House Inn, 405 Queen Elizabeth St, Manteo, North Carolina, 27954 (252) 473-1404 www.1587.com

For further accommodations in Manteo visit www.outerbanks.org