Mississauga Potters' Guild upcoming events

Members Raku Event (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Come try your hand at Raku, Naked Raku or Obvara. We will have two, one day sessions available for 16 Guild members to fire 2-3 pieces. Participants will make their pieces on their own time, we will bisque fire them, provide glazes and help you fire them in the Raku kiln.

Instructors: Meagan Brooks, Sandra Mills, Jennifer Key-Carr

Included in the event:

Instructional pdf
1/2 bag of Raku Clay
Bisque firing of your pieces
A variety of Raku glazes, Obvara mixture and Naked Raku slip/glaze available in the studio and on site
Each participant will have 2-3 pieces fired during the workshop. Maximum size per piece 6”x6” base x 10” tall.
Reduction containers will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own.
Sawdust will be provided, but participants should also bring newsprint with them.
Safety gloves will be provided.

Important to Know

Studio time to make pieces is not included in this event.
After pieces are fired in the Raku kiln, participants are responsible for managing their pieces in a reduction chamber.
Participants must be present on the day to have their pieces fired.
The event takes place outside so make sure you come dressed to spend the whole day outside and get a bit dirty.
Bring your own chair, lunch, and drinks. Coffee and treats will be provided.
There is access to a bathroom on site.

Safety

This is a fun event but as we will be working around open fire, participants must abide by the following:

No loose fitting clothing
Wear natural fibres
Tie hair back or cover loose hair
Wear close-toed shoes: No sandals, slip-on shoes or Crocs permitted.

Key Dates

September 12 Clay pickup at studio

Studio members can pick up their clay any day after this time.
Alternative arrangements can be made for other members as needed.

October 9 – Bisque Firing

Pieces must be bone dry and ready for bisque firing. A designated shelf in the front room will be labelled RAKU where pieces can be put before and after the bisque firing.
If we don’t feel your piece is dry enough it will not be fired.

October 12th - Begin Glazing

Raku glazes will be available in the studio for participants to use to glaze their pieces.
Studio access arrangements will be made for General Members as needed.
Glaze and other materials will also be available on site.

October 17th or 18th – Workshop

Bring your pieces with you for the day you signed up for.

Questions? meaganb@mississaugapotters.com; jenniferkk@mississaugapotters.com; sandram@mississaugapotters.com

Members Raku Event (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT