Fire and Mud Workshops

Workshops are usually one or two days on Saturdays. Some examples of topics are listed below. Please check the studio schedule for dates and prices or to schedule your own workshop.

Workshops with Rae Holton

Raku Firing -Raku is a firing technique founded in Japan and was once used in making ceremonial tea cups. Since, artists have modernized this slam dunk form of firing clay to produce striking pieces of art. This style of firing can produce a rainbow of iridescent and metallic lusters, classic white crackle with black carbon highlights, or satin color flashes. Instant gratification with amazing and spectacular results

Horse Hair Primitive Firing - This technique is best achieved on a white clay body and like the Sagar firing, uses no glaze. It involves the use of horse hair and feathers to decorate your piece. When laid upon the hot pot, the media smokes the piece and produces beautiful designs. Usually black on white.

Fire & Mud Studios
740 Metcalf, Ste. #29 Escondido, CA 92025
rae@mindseyeart.com 760-622-9169
www.fireandmudstudios.com

Concrete Sculpture - This is a one day workshop using white Portland cement to create a sculpture or fountain.

Mask Making - This is a one day workshop in which we will create a plaster mold of your face and then use the mold to create a mask.

Fountain Making - This is a two day workshop where we will create a table top fountain on your first day and then return two weeks later to glaze.

Sculpt Your Life - This workshop is focused on using clay to create your reality. Based on principles in The Secret and my own experiences I will take you through a journey of self-exploration and recreation using clay as the medium. This is a very empowering and liberating experience that you can continue to use in your life long after the workshop has ended