This class focuses on recreating the visual effect of traditional Japanese raku pottery on a gourd. The “faux” aspect means achieving this look without a kiln and the traditional raku firing process, often using paint, inks, or other finishes to mimic the effects. Come explore this unique art technique of layering in many textures and colors to achieve the look of raku pottery! Each oil lamp will be completely unique as we combine our rainbow of colors.
Date: Saturday, October 18th
Time: 10:30am-1:30pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $45
Number of participants: Up to 12 participants
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Janice enjoys the freedom of expression and the process of creating art that has a sense of beauty, balance and touch. Creativity in gourds emerged first, and very unexpectedly, from a lifetime of beliefs that she could not draw or paint. Even though my journey into art began later in life it definitely started with a BANG! Initially self-taught through the use of instructional books and videos, Janice has continually added to her skills and knowledge by seeking out classes from some of the best in the field of both gourd art and other mediums.