2-Day Raku Firing Course with Catherine Lucktaylor

Saturdays 6th & 13th June 2026 | 10.30am – 4.30pm

Location: Lucktaylor Ceramics Studio, near Penzance, Cornwall

Discover the Magic of Raku - An Ancient Art of Fire and Transformation

Join Master Artisan Catherine Lucktaylor for a unique 2-day creative experience in her spacious rural studio in West Cornwall. With over 30 years of experience in Raku-fired ceramics and as a Michelangelo Foundation Master Artisan (Homo Faber Guide), Catherine invites you to explore this exciting and unpredictable technique that has captured the hearts of potters worldwide.

Over two relaxed and inspiring days, you’ll learn the complete Raku process from hand-building to the final dramatic firing and take home your own beautifully glazed and smoked creations.

What You’ll Experience

Day 1 Handbuilding
Learn how to hand-build your own small pots, bowls, or sculptural pieces using simple but effective coiling and pinching techniques. Catherine will guide you through shaping, refining, and preparing your work for firing.

Day 2 –Glazing & Raku Firing
A few days later, return to glaze your bisque-fired pieces and experience the magic of Raku firing. Watch as your red-hot pots are removed from the kiln and placed in sawdust, where they transform before your eyes — revealing shimmering glazes and intricate crackle patterns unique to each piece.

Course Details

🕓 Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm each day
🍰 Includes: A delicious light lunch, cake and a selection of teas and fresh coffee
👩‍🎨 Group size: Small and friendly, ensuring plenty of one-to-one guidance
🌿 Skill level: Suitable for beginners and those with some clay experience

Why You’ll Love It

This workshop is a chance to slow down, get creative and connect with the ancient and elemental beauty of Raku. You’ll leave not only with your own finished ceramics, but also with a renewed sense of inspiration and perhaps a little dusting of Cornish magic.

Spaces are limited to ensure a relaxed, hands-on experience.

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