Finally! Raku in Costa Rica! 🔥

In 2027, Cherepos Artes will host two special Costa Raku workshops with two very different and experienced guest potters, one from England and one from California.

In January, we welcome Sharman of @shar_ceramics. yes, Sharman is her real name, thanks to her hippie parents! She is a Yorkshire potter with many years of Raku experience, an accomplished production potter, and a wonderful teacher. Sharman also co-owns and teaches at @theclay_academy.

In February, we welcome my longtime friend @saskiaceramics. Saskia studied ceramics in Japan and has many years of experience with ATMOSPHERIC firings such as wood, salt/soda, Raku, and gas firings.  She bring a deep knowledge of understanding of the many different ways that ceramics can be fired.

Each workshop will take participants through the complete process: making with local Costa Rican clay, drying, bisque firing, glazing, and finally the exciting Raku firing.