Raku
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Fernande Beland - Rainbow Designs We are very pleased to be carrying the raku art of Fernands. She has a Master's degree in Art and Design and through extensive travel has been inspired to create her decorative raku figurines. Distinctive metallic lustres characterize her great variety of wall hangings and thrown pieces. |
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Richard Tanaka |
Steve Robinson |
Leslie Bergeron |
Raku is derived from an ancient Japanese method of firing. The pots are removed from the kiln when red hot and placed in a bed of peat moss, leaves, grasses or newspaper. The unique pattern of colours and metallic finish comes from the interplay of flames, smoke and rapid cooling. Due to the low-fire method, Raku is strictly decorative. No two pieces are ever alike. Three of the potters featured on this page are Leslie Bergeron, Richard Tanaka, Fernand Belande and Steve Robinson. Each one of these potters use the same type of firing techniques, but their individual styles are vastly different and each piece is certainly one of a kind.
