Raku pottery artist Steven Forbes-deSoule is hosting another 50th Firing Kiln Opening at his studio on July 18. Yesterday he started firing the first of 49 raku pieces he’ll create over the next 16 working days. On Saturday, July 18, he’ll open his studio to visitors to watch the firing of the 50th piece, which he’ll then give away. He’ll be documenting the process on his blog, www.stevenforbesdesoule.com/blog.  Details from the invitation:

Steven Forbes-deSoule’s 50th Firing Kiln Opening
Saturday, July 18, 2009, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
143 David Biddle Trail, Weaverville

You are invited to an exclusive Raku firing demonstration and sale at my studio.
I will fire 49 raku pieces, one piece at a time, over the course of sixteen working days leading up to the opening event and will document this on my website/blog starting June 25. On the day of the event, the 50th piece will be fired as visitors observe. At 5 p.m. this final piece in the series (estimated value of $700) will be given away in a random drawing to one of the day’s attendees. You need not be present to win. The other 49 raku works produced during this conceptual event will be on display and available for purchase.

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