Raku Firing Pottery Workshop

Discover this fast-paced and captivating firing process with dazzling results



6.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       $250
Join this Raku pottery firing process in Melbourne with Jack Latti!
Arrive and check out the studio gallery for inspiration and grab a cup of tea to settle in.
Next, a variety of glazing techniques will be shown, and a generous selection of over eight glazes will be available for decorating your pot. You will then dive into glazing the pots that you have brought with you or ones purchased as an add-on to the workshop, with the guidance of Tania and Jack.
Next, the group will help carry the pots to the kiln and watch Jack expertly load the first pots into the Raku kiln. As the kiln climbs in temperature until it reaches over 800 degrees, we will wait and enjoy some morning tea. Once the kiln has reached temperature, everyone will gather around and watch the red-hot pots get removed from the kiln and plunged into coffee grounds in reduction bins.
After about an hour, the pots will cool, and it will be time to scratch around in the coffee grinds searching for treasures. The pots will be covered in carbon, which adds a lovely layer of drama as they will require a gentle scrub to reveal the jewel-like glazes beneath.
There will be multiple firings throughout the day, and the pace will fluctuate from intense, high-pressure moments of excitement to a slower-paced waiting game. This will leave opportunities for both a group lunch and conversations about the firing technique and glaze chemistry.
By the end, you will leave this workshop re-energised and inspired by the Raku firing process, as well as taking with you some glistening handmade ceramic pieces fresh from the kiln. And of course, creating connections amongst like-minded people.
Most importantly, those who are looking to further their pottery/ceramic practice will leave armed with more knowledge for their pottery toolkit.

Upcoming dates for Raku Firing Pottery Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 7:13pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 17 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10am-4:30pm
What you'll get
  • A wide variety of Raku glazes
  • Learn glazing and firing techniques
  • Firing of between three and six small to medium pots (the making of the pots is not part of the workshop; they must be pre-made ahead of the workshop and brought along in a bisque-fired state)
  • Tea and coffee
  • Firing safety equipment
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Knowledge required
This workshop is beginner-friendly but also caters to the potter who has been around the block.
What to bring
  • A plate of food for a picnic-style share lunch
  • Non-flammable clothing
  • No loose or dangling clothing
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Bisque-fired pots
Note: Beginners, you will need to purchase the add-on of pre-made pots as this is solely a glazing and firing day, NOT a clay-making day.
Intermediate and expert potters - bring your own bisque-fired forms. You will be allocated a combined maximum space in the kiln of 250mm x 250mm. Make enough pots to fill this space. (If you have extra pots, bring them along and you may get lucky with a little extra room).
Pots will need to fit the following requirements:
  • Decorative and sculptural forms only - no bowls or plates.
  • Closed forms with thick, robust rims are best (bottles, eggs, animals, ovoids, vases, cylinders, etc.).
  • Made with a highly grogged clay - White Raku is best.
Add-on available for this class
  • Pre Made Custom Pot for Raku Decoration ($25)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Location

The Kiln Room, Boileau Street, Keysborough VIC

Raku Firing Pottery Workshop location
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Recent reviews of Raku Firing Pottery Workshop

  • 5/5 from Nicholas Lee, attended Jul 2026: I had such a fantastic day at Jack’s Raku firing workshop on Friday. Jack did an incredible job fitting in three firings throughout the day, which meant everyone had plenty of opportunities to experiment, and the results were absolutely stunning. I didn’t have any of my own bisque-fired pieces ready, so I bought a few beautiful pieces from Jack to glaze instead, and I’m so glad I did. There was an excellent selection of glazes to choose from, making it easy to create some really unique finishes. It was also a real treat spending the day in Jack’s studio. They were in the middle of a five-day wood firing, so there were other potters around as well, which created such a welcoming, creative atmosphere. Lunch was a lovely shared spread, with everyone bringing something to contribute, and it really added to the sense of community. All in all, it was an amazing experience. Whether you’ve done Raku before or you’re trying it for the first time, I’d highly recommend this workshop. I’ll definitely be back for another one!
  • 5/5 from Melissa Di Mieri, attended Jun 2026: Second class and looking forward to move
  • 5/5 from Paula Lindley, attended May 2026: What a wonderful immersive experience our all day raku workshop was at Studio Nioka in Research! Introduced to this traditional process by our host Jack we were guided to select glazes from an array of examples to decorate our ceramic forms. Some of us had already come prepared bringing our pre-made bisqued ware to the workshop, but pots were also kindly provided courtesy of Tania from the Kiln Room. Three different kilns had been purpose built for the occasion in the grounds outside Jack’s studio and this is where the real magic began. As we watched Jack seamlessly stack and fire each kiln on repeat throughout the day, we were continuously excited by the transformation each pot revealed. Not only delighted by our own surprising and creative results, but in awe and wonder at the incredible diversity of our collective talents! True camaraderie prevailed! Personally, I am ready to do it all again, and soon!
  • 5/5 from Nicole Jenkins, attended May 2026: What a fun class! Both Jack and Tania were incredibly generous with their knowledge and everyone came away with some amazing pieces
  • 5/5 from Glenda Spiker, attended May 2026: It was fabulous working with Jack and Tania. Very informative at all levels. Great with beginners and for people with experience. If you want to fire your pots the raku method this is great. Thanks so much Jack and Tania. I definitely will be doing another day with you.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Di Mieri, attended May 2026: It was not only the most educational event. It was fun. It was warm. I loved learning. I love the connections I made. I love the product and Jack is just unbelievable. Highly recommended and I look forward to booking my next
  • 5/5 from Eleanor Gordon, attended May 2026: Amazing workshop. Thank you Jack!
  • 5/5 from Caitlyn McIntyre, attended Oct 2025: Had a wonderful time at Jack’s Raku workshop. We started the day with Jack explaining the history and process of Raku, then we went on to start our glazing while the kilns warmed up. Popped the first batch in, finished our glazing and then had a lovely shared lunch while we waited for results. After lunch things got firey and busy and then wrapped up the day with washing our pots to see our results It was a great workshop, very fun, and Jack was a great teacher and Raku guide!
  • 5/5 from Peter Fisher, attended Oct 2025: Generous knowledge sharer. Be brave with glazes and combustibles and see what the kiln gods reward you with.
Your teacher

Jack Latti
Jack Latti
(Studio Nioka)

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Jack has professionally worked in the ceramic industry since the mid 1990s. Wood firing became a passion in recent years. He focuses on three main ranges of work from sculptural pieces, functional table ware and his iconic vessels for plants.
After a decade of working between his studio and within the studios of esteemed wood fire potters. Jack officially joined the woodfire community when he built his Anagama kiln at studio Nioka in Research VIC.
Studio Nioka is situated on a hilltop 5 acre property with breathtaking views of the Kinglake ranges. The essence of this creative space is the passing on of knowledge, sharing ideas and connecting with likeminded people.
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