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Raku Ceramic Workshop: A Journey of Art, Fire, and Nature

From April 14th to 18th, 2025, students at Pathways World School Gurugram participated in an extraordinary week-long Raku Ceramic Workshop, led by renowned artist Ms. Monika Parsad. This ancient Japanese pottery technique beautifully combined art, fire, and nature, transforming raw clay into unique, one-of-a-kind creations through rapid outdoor firing.

Throughout the workshop, students shaped and glazed their pieces, then watched in awe as the dramatic firing and cooling process unfolded using natural materials like sawdust and leaves. The result? Striking textures and smoky patterns that reflected the unpredictable beauty of the Raku method—each piece showcasing the raw elegance of nature’s influence on art.

This hands-on experience was more than just learning artistic technique—it fostered reflection, experimentation, and the courage to embrace imperfection. Every ceramic piece became a symbol of creativity, craftsmanship, and the delicate balance between control and chance.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Parsad for guiding our students on this unforgettable journey of artistic exploration and hands-on learning, where every moment was a chance to discover and create something uniquely beautiful.

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