Raku initiation workshop in Quincieux (69)
Offered by :
Violaine
Quincieux (69)
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Activity description :
- 2 hours
- Up to 6 people
- From 7 years old
Come and learn about Raku with Violaine, a ceramist from the Lyon region! What's Raku? It's a low-temperature firing process straight out of Japan, originally used to make tea ceremony bowls. The glazed pieces are subjected to a high degree of thermal shock to reveal attractive cracks.
Course of the workshop (2h) :
- Violaine will explain the creative process and history of Raku.
- She will have prepared 2 bowls for you.
- Rapid firing of ceramics and creation of a thermal shock using water or sawdust.
- Abrasivecleaning to reveal cracks.
- Leave with your 2 Raku-fired pieces!
A great ceramic workshop for Raku enthusiasts to discover the process of creating these pieces.
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Our customer reviews
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Violaine welcomed us with simplicity and warmth. With her kind advice, each member of the group was able to learn about raku, and leave with two small creations. A great moment of creativity and conviviality that I recommend to everyone, young and old. All we want to do is come back.
Philippe
Philippe's review
A wonderful discovery of raku with Violaine! And a good moment of relaxation!
Celine
Celine's review
A great time discovering the raku technique. Violaine is fascinating and passionate. Thanks again Severine and Gary.
Gary
Gary's review
I left delighted with this workshop.
Muriel
Muriel 's review
Very pleasant and surprising technique. You can feel that Violaine lives her passion and knows how to share it. A very pleasant moment.
Marianne
Marianne's review
In a friendly atmosphere, Violette invited us to enamel 2 small bowls and to discover the results with her....en raku. Super
Catherine
Catherine's review
We didn't know Raku at all and this moment filled us with wonder 🌟 Violaine is very welcoming, passionate and helped us discover and experiment with the Raku technique, the art of fire, in complete safety, with a real joy in passing on her passion.... Thank you Violaine for this magical moment ☀️
Brigitte
Brigitte 's review
The workshop is great and very enriching. I loved discovering the art of Raku, both its history and its practice. Violaine knows how to pass on her passion! Many thanks to her.
Virginie
Virginie's review
A very pleasant moment and a wonderful discovery of this technique. Thanks Violaine
Nicole
Nicole's review
VERY FRIENDLY AND CONCRETE
Pascale
Pascale's review
Great experience, and very nice to meet 👍 Violaine is full of knowledge that she shares with us throughout the course/workshop. It was an enriching workshop and I was won over by the art of Raku 🎎
Chloé
Chloé's review
A great experience with Violaine, who is passionate about her craft and loves to pass it on. We had a great time discovering this technique and are very proud of our creations! Many thanks!
Karine
Karine's review
Location
Address:
43 rue du 8 mai 1945, 69650 Quincieux, France
Access:
- 35 min from Lyon via A6
Know before you go
- Since part of the activity takes place outdoors in the winter, be sure to bring an extra light sweater (and thick socks!)
- The lab is equipped with a reversible heating and cooling system for winter and summer.
