Raku Workshop: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 1pm-4pm (One 3-hour course)

$85.00

Instructor: Eric Boynton

Piece being made: Raku Fired Pot

Age Requirement: Participants ages 12 and older are welcome. Participants ages 12–17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult throughout the class and will be able to decorate, but unable to help with firing procedures. Participants must be 18 or older to handle tongs and assist in firing portion of the Raku workshop. If you are registering a participant who is 12–17 years old, please provide their name and the name of the accompanying adult during registration.

All skill levels

Max 7 students per class - liability waiver to be completed upon arrival for the workshop

Come learn to glaze and fire a piece of Raku pottery and enjoy the the historic Stahl’s Pottery site decorated for the Christmas season! Your registration fee includes entrance into our “A Stahl’s Family Christmas” event.

Please be sure to wear appropriate clothes that are okay if they get dirty or stained.

This class will be held in an outdoor setting. Decorating will take place in an enclosed heated tent and firing will take place outside. Please dress accordingly. The course will occur rain or shine, unless severe weather conditions. In the event of severe weather and cancellation occurs via SPPS, we will provide participants with the option of a full refund or rescheduling.

The first hour of the course will be a presentation of techniques and procedures along with glazing/decorating your piece. The next hour your piece will be fired and during this time you will have the opportunity to explore the historic site and “A Stahl’s Family Christmas” event. An announcement will be made for you to gather for the last hour and those 18+ will have the opportunity to pull your piece out of the kiln, use smoke barrels, and perform a final quench in the water buckets. You will then be able to take your finished piece home with you!

Instructor: Eric Boynton

Piece being made: Raku Fired Pot

Age Requirement: Participants ages 12 and older are welcome. Participants ages 12–17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult throughout the class and will be able to decorate, but unable to help with firing procedures. Participants must be 18 or older to handle tongs and assist in firing portion of the Raku workshop. If you are registering a participant who is 12–17 years old, please provide their name and the name of the accompanying adult during registration.

All skill levels

Max 7 students per class - liability waiver to be completed upon arrival for the workshop

Come learn to glaze and fire a piece of Raku pottery and enjoy the the historic Stahl’s Pottery site decorated for the Christmas season! Your registration fee includes entrance into our “A Stahl’s Family Christmas” event.

Please be sure to wear appropriate clothes that are okay if they get dirty or stained.

This class will be held in an outdoor setting. Decorating will take place in an enclosed heated tent and firing will take place outside. Please dress accordingly. The course will occur rain or shine, unless severe weather conditions. In the event of severe weather and cancellation occurs via SPPS, we will provide participants with the option of a full refund or rescheduling.

The first hour of the course will be a presentation of techniques and procedures along with glazing/decorating your piece. The next hour your piece will be fired and during this time you will have the opportunity to explore the historic site and “A Stahl’s Family Christmas” event. An announcement will be made for you to gather for the last hour and those 18+ will have the opportunity to pull your piece out of the kiln, use smoke barrels, and perform a final quench in the water buckets. You will then be able to take your finished piece home with you!

Additional Information

Registration Fee

Registration fee must be paid in full at the time of registration. We only accept payments online. Following your registration and payment you will receive a confirmation email from SPPS. You will not be registered for the course until we receive your payment.

Waitlist

If your chosen class is at full capacity, you will be offered the opportunity to join a waitlist or select a different class. If spots become available, individuals on the waitlist will be contacted in the order they were added.

Cancellation

If you wish to cancel your reservation for this class and obtain a full refund, we ask you to do so at least 7 days prior. If you cancel less than 7 days before the class, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $42.50. This is to ensure that these classes are full for our instructors and supplies are not wasted. If you must cancel and would like to reschedule in a different class instead, please email us at classes@stahlspottery.org. Please note if you reschedule less than 7 days before the class, you will still be charged the cancellation fee of $42.50.

Location

Classes will be held outdoors under cover. Please be aware that this is a historic site with uneven ground and hillside terrain. Due to the gravel and stone surfaces, wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices may not be practical on the grounds.

Classes will be held rain or shine unless severe weather conditions require cancellation. Due to the historic nature of the site, restroom facilities are limited to a portable toilet; however, running water will be available for handwashing.

Materials & Supplies

All materials and supplies are included in the course registration fee unless otherwise noted.

General Firing and Glazing Policies

Participants are responsible for labeling their work and are encouraged to photograph their pieces at the conclusion of the course. Clay may shrink as it dries, and glaze colors can change during the firing process.

The firing process involves inherent risks. Pottery may be damaged or broken due to unforeseen circumstances. While we make every effort to handle all work carefully and return it completed and undamaged, SPPS is not liable for broken, damaged, or missing pottery. No refunds will be issued if a student is dissatisfied with the final outcome of their work.

Pottery Pick-Up

Following your course your piece will be ready for you to take home.

Photography and Videography

Stahl's Pottery reserves the right to use photographs and videos taken during classes or programs for marketing and promotional purposes. Participants who do not wish to be photographed should notify SPPS at the time of registration.

Disclaimer of Liability

SPPS is not liable for personal injuries sustained by participating students while on the Stahl's Pottery site. Students acknowledge and assume all risks of loss, damage, or theft of personal property while on the premises.

No Smoking

Stahl's Pottery is a smoke-free site. Smoking is strictly prohibited under or around any structures, particularly historic buildings.

No Pets

SPPS maintains a no-pets policy, with the exception of service animals that provide personal assistance. Except for service animals, pets are not permitted under or around any structures, including historic buildings.