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Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

Raku Fired Clay for Experienced Potters with instructor Len Cockman

Raku Fired Pottery Workshop

Instructor: Len Cockman

Cell: 574-309-7740

Classes: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Course Length: 8 studio sessions

Maximum of 5 students

Studio Space: This class is geared toward students who already have experience in a clay studio. Len Cockman will be able to coach you through refining hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students enrolled in this class are eligible to one additional open studio day per week. Studio hours are listed on the website and front door. Production of forms will take place during the first 4 weeks of this class.

Fees: $210 tuition plus $45 materials. Total $255 The supply fee includes one 25 lb. bag of Raku appropriate clay (half a box) and use of FireArts glazes. Glazes that will be used are for Raku decorative pottery and, primarily due to the firing techniques, are not kitchenware safe. Your work will be fired to various temperatures based on the specific glaze during the last four weeks of the class.

Covid 19 Consideration: There are currently no restrictions related to Covid-19.

Format: We will be working with wet clay for the first 4 classes. Classes 5 through 8 we will firing pottery based on the specific glazes. They are:

Wednesdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th: Students will use these four sessions to create work for the raku firings.

Wednesday, April 16th: Clear crackle with tape or glue resists.

Wednesday, April 23rd: Naked Raku Slip

Wednesday, April 30th : Horsehair and Feather Pottery

Wednesday, May 7th: Copper Matte and Copper Luster

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Performance Schedule:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to South Bend in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

Performance Schedule:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to South Bend in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

Performance Schedule:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.