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Once everyone's settled in, your expert potter walks you through wheel throwing essentials — centring, opening, and shaping — before handing the wheel over to you for an hour of hands-on practice. Missed a step during the demo? Don't worry, we're on hand to help throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs the evening winds down, we'll inspect (and have a good laugh at) everyone's creations and raise a final glass together before you head off — with plenty of time left to continue on to dinner or your next venue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbsolutely no experience required.  Everyone can choose one pot to be fired and glazed at no additional cost, ready to collect in 4-6 weeks.  Additional pots can be fired and glazed for a fee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost: \u003c\/b\u003e£70 per person. 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This workshop includes your choice of two Raku clay vessels and all materials for creating your own unique Raku designs.  No experience necessary.  This workshop welcomes adults who wants to experience a Raku firing in action, from complete beginner through to seasoned potter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt the start of the workshop, you will be given a short introduction to Raku and then you will spend up to one hour glazing and decorating your vessels in the pottery studio, choosing from 13 Raku glazes, with copper wire available to add during the initial firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe'll then head next door for refreshments followed by two kiln firings. Raku kilns are unpredictable by nature, so this stage can take anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours depending on how quickly they reach temperature. 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