Sacredness of Place: Raku Clay Pit Fire at Bishop’s Beach

Sacredness of Place: Raku Clay Pit Fire @ Bishop’s Beach (meet at the pavilion) Thursday, March 26 | 10:00AM – 6:00PM Observe the National Climate Artists Collective team at work or even lend them a helping hand with the firing! for Questions or to RSVP by March 16 contact Sharlene Cline at 907-299-7664 or clinehomer@gmail.com You can also visit https://climateartists.net/sacredness-of-place/ to learn more! ———— BRING A RAKU RELIEF SCULPTURE Create an approximately 12”x12”x ½” raku clay slab sculpture that reflects something that is sacred to you about our Alaskan natural environment. Using a mold or newspaper armature, create a piece that is somewhat concave or convex Add bold textures and raised details visible from a distance Sign the back Make two holes at the top for hanging Bisque fire to cone 06 Paint or sprinkle surface colorants such as iron oxide, cobalt carbonate, copper sulfate, dried coffee grounds, banana peels, seaweed, ground dry dog food, sugar, or rock salt on the surface of your work. Wrap clay sculpture in tinfoil, and using a permanent marker write “front” on the foil If you’re interested, sign up for a 2-hour pit firing shift with Sharlene! 907-299-7664 or clinehomer@gmail.com