Looking for something with a little more spark?
Our Raku firing experience invites you into the excitement of this dramatic, hands-on pottery tradition. Our introductory cost is $99 per guest, which covers:
✔️ Pre-made bisqued vase with a base glaze already applied
✔️ Tools and materials to paint your unique glaze design (for use during your session)
✔️ Apron use (provided on-site)
✔️ Your finished vase to take home at the end
✔️ Optional add-on for our pottery experience to make your own piece with self-hardening clay while your raku vase is firing
During this activity, you’ll select a pre-made bisqued vase with a base glaze already applied. From there, you’ll add your own touch by painting on the final oxidized glaze.
Once you’ve finished glazing, you’ll watch as your piece goes through the Raku firing process — a fast and fascinating method that brings out beautiful, unpredictable surface effects. Best of all, you’ll get to take your finished vase home the very same day.
The entire experience takes about 2 hours and is perfect for anyone curious about the fiery side of pottery — no prior experience needed. Located at 623 Glades Road, Gatlinburg, TN.
Please note: due to the nature of the Raku firing process, Raku pottery is porous and not watertight. It’s best suited for decorative use.
Add a Pottery Throwing Experience!
Make your Raku Experience even more hands-on by adding some time at the pottery wheel! You’ll get the chance to try your hand at shaping clay into your own unique piece, with guidance from our experienced potters along the way. No pottery experience is necessary!
We’ll provide a pre-centered ball of self-hardening clay, along with everything you need to create your piece. Your finished piece will be packaged and ready for pickup the following day.
A note about your piece: Self-hardening clay is intended for decorative use only and is not suitable for food or other functional use. Once you get your piece home, you can add your own personal touch by painting it with acrylic paint!
Special Add-On Pricing: The Pottery Throwing Experience is normally $40, but Raku Experience guests can add it for just $30.
Booking Information: Pottery Throwing Add-Ons are available exclusively to Raku Experience guests and can only be booked in-store on the day of your Raku Experience. Payment is due when the add-on is booked.
We can’t wait to see what you create!
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