First Saturday Raku with Jon Salazar

Fire, smoke, and surprise—experience the drama of Raku

Join us at Jane’s for an unforgettable First Saturday Raku experience with guest potter Jon Salazar. This high-energy workshop introduces participants to the excitement and immediacy of Raku firing, a low-temperature ceramic process inspired by traditional Japanese techniques. Pots are rapidly fired, removed from the kiln while glowing red hot, and placed into combustible materials such as newspaper or sawdust, creating striking surface effects and beautifully unpredictable results.

Students will receive a brief overview of Raku’s history, learn how to apply in-house Raku glazes, and take an active role in the firing and reduction process. This is a hands-on, sensory-rich experience that emphasizes experimentation, chance, and the dramatic transformation of clay through fire. Finished pieces will be ready to take home at the end of the workshop.

Registration requires students to bring up to five bisque-fired pieces (B-mix with grog or Raku clay recommended). Ideal pot size is under 6 inches. Please contact Jon at clay_boss@hotmail.com with questions or to discuss larger or unusual forms. Due to the nature of Raku firing, participants should expect high heat, open flames, and smoke. Long pants, cotton clothing, and closed-toe shoes are required. Smaller pieces are strongly recommended due to kiln size and time limitations.

MEMBERS OF THE HUB, DON'T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT! Members of The Hub on Canal get a 15% discount on Hub workshops! Enter your ten-digit phone number (without dashes or hyphens) as your discount code to claim your membership benefit!

CANCELLATION POLICY

At The Hub on Canal, we strive to offer the best experience for all participants. Please carefully review our cancellation policy below, as there are no exceptions:

1. Cancellation and Rescheduling: Due to limited seating, cancellations or rescheduling requests must be made at least 7 days prior to the class start date for a full refund, minus a $25 booking fee. This allows us the opportunity to fill your spot. Cancellations made within 7 days of the class will be refunded at 50% of the class cost, or you may choose a 50% credit toward a future class. If you cancel within 24 hours of the class, no refund will be issued, and 100% of the class cost will be charged.
2. No-Shows: Participants who do not attend their class without notifying us in advance will be charged the full amount for the class.
3. Cancellation Confirmation: All cancellations must be confirmed by the Director of Education and Outreach. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this policy, please contact us via phone or email at elaina.johnson@thehuboncanal.org.
4. Class Cancellations by The Hub on Canal: In the event a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, participants will be notified at least 24 hours in advance. A full refund will be provided for any canceled class.