Raku and gas kiln fired pieces are on display this month. Every summer, the staff retreat is hosted by Peggy and Howie Clarke up at their house in the Catskills. Staff members camp out on the property and do dozens of raku firings throughout the weekend.
This is but one of the ways that La Mano shows its appreciation for its staff who barter for class fees and shelf space by wedging clay and monitoring the studio during business hours.