Dates: August 2nd and 9th Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: $60 per person-includes supplies, firing and use of safety gear. Wear closed toed shoes, long cotton pants & shirts for Session #2. Details: You will create your whistles during the first session and fire them during the second one. Session #1 – Hand build 2-3 of your own clay whistles such as a pig, frog, bird, unicorn, robot or whatever you want to create. Session #2 - Experience the fast, exciting method of firing your whistles. The raku method of firing involves taking glazed pieces out of a kiln at 1800oF with large tongs and putting them into a metal can containing straw or leaves; putting a lid on the can; and letting the smoke penetrate the clay and glazes. You will be able to take your whistles home with you after Session #2. Must be 12 years or older to participate. Minimum 5, maximum 10 participants