Two non-consecutive days to discover the magic of Raku, shape your pieces, and take home your own unique creations.
All year round
Workshops on weekdays or weekends, scheduled to suit your group
2 days
Two separate days: hand-building, then glazing and Raku firing
2 to 4 people
Bring friends to form a group, or book a private workshop
From €200
All-inclusive rate, payable on the first day
Every workshop is unique. You will discover a world of magic, explore creative ideas, make beautiful connections, and receive Sylvie's guidance to bring your projects to life.
Working with clay brings pleasure, joy, wellbeing, and serenity. Raku-yaki is about joy, ease, and happiness — two days of magical moments await you.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome and hand-building
Meet the group over tea, herbal infusion, or coffee and homemade cakes. Discover the studio, tools, and techniques: modelling, slab work, stamping, or coiling. Around three pieces per person (max. 15 cm high and wide).
12:00 pm
Shared lunch
Everyone brings a picnic for a friendly moment in the garden or studio.
1:00 – 4:30 pm
Creating
The afternoon continues your work. Pieces dry for 2–3 weeks before Sylvie fires the first biscuit firing at 980°C (photos of your work will be shared).
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Glazing
Brush, pour, or dip glazes onto your pieces.
12:00 pm
Shared lunch
Picnic lunch as on the first day.
1:00 – 4:30 pm
Raku firing
Finish glazing, then fire in the outdoor gas kiln (~900°C). Hot unloading, thermal shocks, and smoking in sawdust or newspaper. Clean your pieces and share the moment — you leave with your creations.
The Raku workshop is for groups of 2 to 4 people. Form your group with friends. If you come alone, you will need to join an existing group or book a private workshop.
Dates are arranged to suit the group, on weekdays or weekends. Contact Sylvie by phone or email to check availability and details.
If you are travelling from afar, several gîtes and unusual lodgings are available near the studio. The region has plenty to offer — Sylvie will be happy to advise.
€200
Per person, weekday or weekend. Payable on the first day (card online, cheque, or cash).
€280
All-inclusive, weekday or weekend. Payable on the first day (cheque or cash).
€160
One day to discover Raku firing with 3 pre-made pieces ready to glaze.
Hand-building, drying, biscuit firing, glazing, Raku kiln, and smoking — a glimpse of the workshop atmosphere.
To offer a gift card, contact Sylvie to prepare the card and agree on dates for the recipient.