Raku and Alternative Firings (evening)

Raku and Alternative Firings (evening)

Spring Class | Registration opens Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:01 AM EST

414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford, PA 19086 United States
Handbuilding Room
Intermediate
3/18/2026-6/10/2026
6:30 PM-9:30 PM EST on Wed
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$415.00
Member Discount Available
$15.00
$35.00

Raku and Alternative Firings (evening)

Spring Class | Registration opens Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:01 AM EST

Raku and Alternative Firings is a chance to try pit firing, saggar, Obvara, Horse Hair and Naked Raku. We will build simple forms and using Terrasigilatta, create beautiful smooth surfaces, to show the subtleties of each type of firing. Please refer to the supply list below for clothing requirements to participate in firing the kiln. We will fire as the weather permits.

SCHEDULE NOTES:
The Community Arts Center will be closed for Spring Break from 3/29/26-4/5/26.
No class on 4/1/2026.

  • Clay is not included in lab fee.  Clay must be purchased through the office by email, info@communityartscenter.org, by phone, 610-566-1713 or in person on the 1st day of class or as needed.  Indicate which clay body you want. Your instructor will help you select your clay body. Porcelain clay bodies (257 and 437) are priced at $60 per unit. Non-porcelain clay bodies are priced at $35 per unit. Present your email receipt to your instructor to get your clay. Purchase clay before taking clay, thank you.


    Please note: Students who wish to fire work in the soda kiln and are currently registered in a class that is not soda kiln specific can do so for an additional $20 fee/semester. Only available to students who have previously taken a soda specific class or workshop at CAC.
  • PLEASE BRING TO CLASS:
    paper pad, pencil, clay tools, canvas to work on, sturdy work gloves, texture tools, brushes, and a very soft cloth for burnishing.

    CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY:
    Please wear ALL NATURAL FIBERS such as cotton or denim (no nylon or polyester fleece, etc.) Must wear long pants and sleeves, tied on shoes (no heels, sandals or clogs / sneakers OK) and socks that cover the ankles. Hair and bangs must be tied back. No jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches or rings!)  Metal heats up when close to kiln and when pulling from kiln.
Demme, Laura
Laura Demme

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