Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit Presents RAKU FEST

On Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4 from 9am to 5pm, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit will offer "RAKU-FEST" featuring the ancient art of Raku firing, first developed in Japan centuries ago. Raku firing uses special glazes and firing techniques to produce metallic and crazed finishes.

RAKU-FEST is open to the public, and will be taught by expert ceramicist Peter Syak, assisted by Lisetter Bedoya, both of whom are regular instructors at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. All are welcome!

For beginners, pre-made pieces of bisque pottery will be available: small pots for $55, plates for $20 and jewelry pieces for $10. Participants can then glaze and fire them, and take them home the same day.

In addition, the Art Center is offering a "Potters Special," beginning at 8am, for ceramicists with their own pots. They can bring up to 3 pieces of their own small bisqueware, glaze and fire them for $20 each.

Part of the appeal of Raku is that the entire process can be completed so quickly. "It takes just two hours from glazing to amazing," says Libby Clarke, Director of the Studio School at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. "It's the same time-commitment as watching a movie!"

Call 908-273-9121 to reserve your space. For more information visit http://www.artcenternj.org/rakufest/.

Support

Major support for the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Walter V. and Judith L. Shipley Family Foundation, the Wilf Family Foundations and Art Center members and donors.

About the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

For more than 80 years, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been dedicated to viewing, making and learning about contemporary art. Recognized as a leading non-profit arts organization and accredited by the American Alliance for Museums, the Art Center's renowned studio school, acclaimed exhibitions, and educational outreach initiatives serve thousands of youth, families, seniors and people with special needs every year.