At the Shelburne Craft School Community Night, they demonstrated the new raku kiln.

Pottery fresh from the kiln is covered in sawdust.

The heat causes the wood to burn, making some fabulous flames.

Everyone walks around with long metal tongs.

Stars afire!

The pottery is cooled in water until it can be removed with bare hands.

To remove the soot most easily, is best to polish sooner rather than later.

All of the children attending were given a raku-glazed star necklace.

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