Copper Matte Rakú - Sat 26 Sept & 3 Oct
Two-Day Rakú Workshop
Available spots
Service Description
🔥 Two-Day Copper Matte Rakú Workshop *This workshop takes place across two Saturdays, with one booking including both sessions* Discover the unpredictable beauty of Copper Matte Raku in this immersive two-day workshop. You'll experience the process from beginning to end. First, you'll create your own ceramic piece by hand, with the option to wheel throw for those with throwing experience. The following week, you'll return to glaze your piece and take part in the Rakú firing process. Copper Matte Rakú is known for its extraordinary surfaces, where copper glazes react with heat, flame and reduction to reveal metallic copper, smoky blacks, intense pinks and blues, and iridescent tones. No two pieces are ever quite the same. DAY 1 | MAKE YOUR PIECE 📅 Saturday, 26th September 🕰️ 11:00-13:30 You'll receive 1.5kg of clay to create one medium-sized ceramic piece of your own design, approximately up to 25cm high and 15cm in diameter. Over 2.5 hours, we'll guide you through the making process and help you create a form suited to Copper Matte Rakú. Those with previous wheel-throwing experience may choose to use the wheel. Please note, this is not a wheel-throwing lesson and throwing instruction will not be provided. Your piece will then be dried and bisque-fired in preparation for Day 2. DAY 2 | GLAZE & RAKÚ FIRE 📅 Saturday, 3rd October 🕰️ 10:00-14:00 This is where the transformation happens. 🔥 You'll glaze your piece with Copper Matte Raku glaze and take part in the firing process. We'll bring the pieces up to temperature, remove them while glowing hot, and begin the reduction process that creates Copper Matte Raku's distinctive surface. You'll observe and assist throughout, experiencing firsthand how clay, glaze, heat, oxygen and flame interact to create unpredictable results. ✨ Beginner friendly 🏺 Create one medium-sized piece 👐 1.5kg of clay per participant 🎨 All clay, glazes & materials provided 🔥 Bisque + Copper Matte Rakú firing included 🥤 Bring your own drinks & snacks Please note: - Attendance on both dates is required. - Wheel throwing is only for participants with previous throwing experience. - Copper Matte Rakú is experimental. Colours and surface effects cannot be precisely predicted, which is part of its beauty. - For Day 2, closed shoes, long trousers and natural-fibre clothing are recommended. Long hair should be tied back. -All safety instructions must be followed during the firing. - This workshop is in Greek and English.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Booking Policy for Courses at Meltemi Creative Areas 1. Course Registration and Payment Enrolment in any workshop at Meltemi Creative Areas is confirmed upon receipt of full payment of the workshop fee. Spaces are limited, and registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Payments can be made via credit/debit cards, PayPal, and other methods provided during checkout. 2. Cancellations and Refunds If you need to cancel, please notify us in writing: More Than 14 Days Before Start Date: You may receive a refund of any payment made, excluding the deposit, or transfer your deposit to another course. Within 14 Days of Start Date: No deposit refund, but you may transfer the deposit to another course. Within 7 Days of Start Date or No-Show: No refund or credit is available. If Meltemi Creative Areas cancels a course, you’ll receive a full refund, including the deposit, or the option to transfer to another course. 3. Rescheduling and Transfers Rescheduling requests must be made at least 14 days before the course starts. Rescheduling depends on availability. Enrolments are non-transferable to another individual. 4. Attendance Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may miss important instructions. Make-up sessions are not guaranteed, and availability is based on the nature of the missed class. 5. Course Materials Course fees cover basic materials and tools. Any additional materials for specialised projects may incur extra costs. Students can bring their own materials or tools, but this won’t affect the course fee. 6. Health and Safety All students must adhere to studio safety protocols, including proper tool use and hygiene guidelines. If unwell, inform us, and we’ll try to reschedule your session. 7. Photography and Media We may photograph or record sessions for promotional purposes. By enrolling, you consent to the use of your image. If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform us before the course begins. Please review this policy carefully before booking. By enrolling, you agree to abide by these terms.
Contact Details
Meltemi Creative Areas, &, Limassol, Cyprus
+35725251155
hello@meltemicreative.com