Hands On Pottery is hosting another Raku Workshop!

Raku firing is an ancient technique that involves pulling red-hot items out of a blazing kiln and covering them in organic materials to create a reduction environment. After 15 minutes in the sealed fireproof containers, we will remove the pieces and reveal the metallic and otherworldly items from the ashes. At this point we will then quench the pieces in water and scrub them clean to see the beauty that was created through this process.

We will provide various house-made tried and true Raku glazes. You will start the workshop with glazing pieces and as soon as we have enough pots to load the first Raku kiln, we will get it cooking!

You will make your pieces on your own time, bring them to us to bisque fire, and then return for the workshop to fire them and complete the process.

This workshop is for intermediate/advanced students who are able to create their pieces outside of our studio and are familiar with the stages of the pottery process - greenware, bisqueware, and glazeware. We will provide the Raku clay, the bisque firing, and the Raku experience! All Raku items must be made using the Raku clay provided by our studio.

Choose from these two options:

• 5lbs of clay - Make a maximum of 3 pieces - $95

• 10lbs of clay - Make a maximum of 5 pieces - $125

ALL PIECES MUST FIT WITHIN OUR MAX DIMENSIONS OF 11'' TALL, 7'' WIDE (WHEN WET)

Clay will be available for pick up anytime until 17th July. Our studio is located at Our studio is at 810 Cormorant St. and open 7 days a week, 10am-5:30pm.

Pieces must be dropped off at our studio for bisque firing by 21st July. This will ensure your pieces have enough time to dry and get bisqued so that they are ready to be glazed and fired on July 28th.

DISCLAIMERS:

This workshop will involve opening an extremely hot kiln and open flames. We will provide safety equipment such as temperature safe gloves and safety glasses, however we ask that you come prepared with long hair tied back, no long flowing sleeves/tassels, close toed shoes, and wearing organic materials - NO synthetic materials (cotton is recommended).

*Raku firing creates pieces that are not food-safe or watertight. Please keep this in mind as you are making your pieces*

All attendee’s must be 18+.

Date/Time
Tuesday, July 28th 2026, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location
810 Cormorant St. in downtown Victoria, B.C.

Cancellations, Rescheduling & Missed Workshops

All cancellations or reschedulings are subject to a fee of $15 per participant regardless of when cancellation or rescheduling happens. Gift certificates are non-refundable.

CANCELLING or RESCHEDULING outside of 7 days: Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to your class or workshop to be eligible for rebooking or a refund. Refunds will only be issued if you notify us via email at least seven days prior to your class or workshop. A $15 fee per participant will be applied. 

CANCELLING or RESCHEDULING within 7 days: No refunds will be provided for any cancellations within 7 days. If you must cancel your reservation within 7 days of your class or workshop, we ONLY offer a credit to reschedule if we are able to fill your spot(s). A $15 fee per participant will be applied.

MISSED WORKSHOPS & CLASSES - we are unable to offer make-up workshops & classes due to administrative logistics and capacity limitations in our studio. We are unable to offer refunds or credits for missed workshops & classes.

In the event that we do not meet our minimum registration requirements 5 days prior to the workshop, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule – students will be notified via email. Registrants will have the option to receive a full refund or a credit to attend a future workshop at no additional cost.

Health & Safety Protocols

Given the close proximity and nature of teaching pottery, we will do what we feel is best to keep our staff safe while they are at work. If you are exhibiting signs of being sick, please refrain from coming to your class – you may be asked to leave the studio, or wear a mask if you are coughing, sneezing or have a runny nose. Our cancellation and rescheduling policy will still apply.

We appreciate your understanding