The Harehope Quarry Project offers environmental education, field studies, rural skills training, community development, and community arts based from a limestone quarry in the North Pennines.

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Raku workshops

26th Jun 2010

10.00am – 4.00pm. Raku is a Japanese form of pottery, which involves rapid heating and cooling. Over 2 weekends make your pot and glaze before firing it in a wood-burning kiln that you’ve helped to build. Take home a lovely pot. £80 per person. Includes expert tuition, all materials and refreshments. Bring a packed lunch for both days. Booking essential. 10 participants required to run this course.

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