RAKU Day 2012

Led by DG South visual art teachers Kathy Myles and Molly O'Brien-Prusa, DGS student ceramicists today embarked on the 12th annual Raku/Primitive Firing event at South High School in Downers Grove.  Raku pottery is created with a specific ceramic firing process that uses extreme temperatures, fire and smoke to create unique patterns and designs. The student work that emerges from the smoke and fire of the day is visually stunning.

Karl Mankert, our RAKU "guru" from Chicago Kiln Service, was impressed by the work, and, the work ethic of the South HS ceramicists.  "The student products are at a professional level, but most impressive is the instituational knowledge these kids have of ceramics.  It is quite remarkable."

Look for these brilliantly developed pieces during the coming Spring Art Show starting on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Way to go, DGS student ceramicists!!