Raku & Naked Raku Weekend Workshop

Raku & Naked Raku Weekend Workshop

Spring Workshop | This course has been canceled

414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford, PA 19086 United States

Ceramic Studio Annex

Beginner/Intermediate

5/27/2023-5/28/2023

10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun Sat

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$200.00

Member Discount Available

$25.00

In this class we will be glazing Raku pieces. On day one we will begin Raku firings. On day two we will continue Raku firing. We will use Naked Raku technique and instructor will demonstrate finishing for alternative fired pieces. 

Bring to class 8 bisque fired pieces: 4 plain, 4 terra sigillata finish. 


  • Sign up for all 3 Laura Demme Raku Spring Workshops and receive a $30 discount:
    1. Handbuilding for Raku & Alternative Firings (April 15, 16)
    2. Raku & Naked Raku Weekend Workshop (May 27, 28)
    3. Alternative Firing Weekend (June 10, 11)
    **you must call the office to receive discount**


    **If you have breathing issues, please contact Laura.

    There will be a 1 hour break for lunch.

    Please Note:  This class is planned as an in person class and we expect that it will run the full semester in person.  However, there is an ongoing need to adhere to guidance and safety practices in order to safely manage the COVID-19 situation.  The guidelines from state government and public health authorities change as time progresses and the CAC may need to make adjustments accordingly.  It is possible that this class will transition to an online format at some point during the semester.  In this case, tuition refunds will not be issued unless the CAC is unable to provide the same number of class sessions as initially planned either in person or in a remote format.
  • Canvas, clay tools, apron, sponge, paint brushes, small sponges, old credit card. 

    Appropriate clothing to put on:
    Long pants, long sleeve shirt, closed toe shoes, hair tied back with hat or scarf. All clothing should be heavy duty cotton, denim, wool or leather. NO SYNTHETICS.
    YOU WILL NOT FIRE YOUR WORK UNLESS WEARING THE CORRECT APPAREL.



Demme, Laura

Laura Demme's Webpage As an artist working in various media, Laura Demme’s art education began early as the daughter of an artist. Drawing, painting and sewing from the age of six, Laura continued her study through high school, then a year living at Peters Valley Craft School. Originally drawn to weaving, spinning and dyeing, Laura realized the versatility of “ Off the Loom” techniques such as crocheting, knitting and embroidery. Moving to NYC, Laura worked as a Crafts Designer and Assistant Editor at Good Housekeeping Magazine and contributed designs to Voque Knitting, Needlework, and other publications. As a Free Lance Designer for 14 Years in NYC, Laura worked with design houses contributing unique knit designs and inspiration to Geoffrey Beene, Ralph Lauren and many others. Laura then started painting. Laura’s work in oil on canvas and gessoed paper showed at a few invitationals in NYC and Art Shows in Atlanta and Rice University in Texas. Laura then retired from the textile industry, and married, gave birth to a daughter and took up Ceramics. Concentrating on Raku Firing and other Low Fire techniques Laura uses her mixed media sensibility to create Mixed Media figures, Vignettes, Sculpture and many other decorative pieces. Her continued exploration of technique and media include concrete, metal work (jewelry and steel welding), encaustic and acrylic abstract painting and gardening. When ever she needs to know about something Laura takes a workshop with whoever is the definitive person. Laura Demme is a juried member of the Pa Guild of Craftsmen and a Potters Guild Member. She teaches Raku Firing, Hand Building and Encaustic Painting at Community Arts Center, Wayne Art Center and Cheltenham Center for the Arts. “I look forward to integrating all that I have learned and experienced into my artwork, to fully express what it is to be an artist, and to inspire others to explore and expand the