Summer Art Camp
Fire & Form: The Raku Experience
Ages 14 and Up
Celebrate innovation and tradition at the Zanesville Museum of Art during its 90th anniversary year with Fire & Form: The Raku Experience. Designed for ages 14 through adult, this dynamic six-day summer workshop invites participants to explore both traditional clay techniques and the thrilling, unpredictable beauty of Raku firing. Create hand built and wheel-thrown mini works, then experiment with rapid-fire Raku techniques using a microwave kiln to achieve crackle glazes and dramatic metallic finishes. Rooted in Zanesville’s rich ceramics legacy yet energized by contemporary experimentation, this camp honors nine decades of artistic excellence while pushing creative boundaries. Join us as we shape, spin, and ignite the next chapter of clay at the ZMA.
Your creations will dry over the following weeks and be fired by ZMA staff. Return to the ZMA on July 10, 9am to 12pm* to finish your pieces with a wide variety of colorful glazes.
All supplies and a light snack are provided.
Monday– Friday, June 1–5, 1:30–4:30pm AND Friday, June 10, 9am–12pm* at the ZMA.
$145 for members
$290 for not-yet-members
Summer Art Camp Registration begins March 2, 2026 for Fellow level and above museum members and open registration begins March 16, 2026.
Instructor: Robin Schuricht
Robin is a retired educator who loves the visual arts. She has over 20 years of museum education experience. She paints, makes pottery, draws, and sculpts using unusual materials. She loves to share her artistic passions with others and loves working with kids.
*If you are unable to come to the glazing day, the ZMA education staff will work with your schedule to plan a time to finish your pieces.
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Become a member at the Household level, and save 50% on classes and workshops! Become a member at the Fellow level and gain access to early Summer Art Camp registration.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your summer art camp registration for a full refund if the cancellation occurs before the registration deadline of the camp. The ZMA cannot offer refunds for missing one or more days of a camp. No refunds will be offered after the first day of each camp. For any questions on the cancellation policy or ZMA Summer Art Camp, please contact education coordinator Misty Johnson at (740) 452-0741 ex 202 or misty@zanesvilleart.org.