Show Page 4 May 12 1994 Arts & Entertainment Students learn art of "happy accidents" by Renee Pressett arts and entertainment editor workshop and glazed them the day before they were Tired History of Raku Raku pottery is an art that originated in Japan with the making of tea bowls The process was rich in Those who passed the art building on May 7 could not miss the smell of burning weeds and straw or the sight of students transferring red hot pottery from an outdoor kiln into a garbage can As a result of the workshop hosted by CEU art director James L Young Box Elder High School art teacher Lee two-da- ceremony and symbolism In America Raku is a rare art form yet it entails much of the same ideals of the Japanese creators Many artists are scared by the unknown nature of Raku but the risk is the essence of Raku “In the spirit of Raku one must embrace the element of surprise There can be no fear of losing what w as once planned and there must be an urge to grow along with the discovery of the unknown In the spirit of Rakuncss make no demands expect nothing follow no absolute plan be secure in change” Paul Soldncr a Raku artist y Humirigham and Northridgc High School art teacher Todd Young Kaku (xittery methods arc now known by CEU students as the art of “happy accidents” “CEU's ceramic department had a hiarre experience Saturday The day was an experience which was the epitome of art Tilled with creativity excitement and food" James Young slated Creating Raku pottery entails a process of rapid Tiring in an outdoor kiln until the gla zc is molten then pulling pottery into a chamber full of combustible material for reduction In other words the “hot pot" is put into a garbage can Tilled with whatever material the artist chooses such as straw weeds or Students scurry to complete the Raku process as Todd Young takes pottery out of the kiln paper The extreme temperature of the pottery causes the material to ignite and creates a smoke effect within the can Depending on the material and the length of time the pot is in the can wild effects arc created ranging from metallic swirls to solid dull colors The pot is later immersed in water for a quick cool down Kaku methods unlike traditional stoneware firing which lakes as long as a day requires about an hour "It is hands on and you have instant Sweeney crowned Mr CEU by Danny Kourianos staff writer What do you get when you cross a speciki and a cracked egg? The Mr CEU contest where the speedo and the egg were just two odd things in the Little Theater Monday May 9 The annual contest includcdTim Frame Gregg Pretty man Caleb Hobbs Matt Sweeney and Lee Kini Kini compete for a slew of prizes The contestants competed in four areas evening wear talent swimwear and interview The candidates made the events wild as possible A couple of the contestants wore women's formal s instead of the usual i : WW suit and tic for evening wear Whereas Hobbes went for the mix of casual and formal with his suit jacket and lcvi shorts Frame had the biggest crowd pleaser in the talent category with his amazing wedgie where he actually pulled his underwear out of his pants The swimwear category was surprisingly lame except for Sweeney's revealing speedo For the interview portion constants were asked questions like “If you were at the movies and accidentally farted what excuse would you tell your date?" Most contestants answered they would blame their date but Gregg Prellyman said he oh-s- o would light it on fire Kini Kini also entertained the crowd with his rendition of Barney's theme song when asked "what would you do if your professor turned into a huge Barney doll in class?" The night ended with an emotional crowning : Prcltyman second attendant winning a SS Sounds Easy and Baskin Bobbin's gift certificate Kini Kini rccicvcd free merchandise at the Looking Glass Pop's Ice Cream Parlor and Baskin Robbins as attendant and Sweeney won a year of free Digital Music Express and certificates from Smith's video and Raskin Robbins for winning Mr First CEU 1994 Photo by Aaron Brockbank results Raku is a ceramic technique that excites everyone This happens because of the gamble of Raku You have to be willing to accept what you find in Raku" Todd Young added James Young's ceramics classes created their pottery prior to the explained Workshop instructors enjoyed the unexpected results of Raku and emphasized this cihic'Thc best thing about pottery is it is a playful medium You're supposed to play with it If you can't play in clay you arc doing it wrong" Bumingham slated |