EVENT DATES AND TIMES: November 27 (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) EVENT COST: Free Union Project is thrilled to announce a new outdoor clay celebration happening this fall. Clay Harvest will occur in the Union Project side yard, adjacent to the new Kiln Shelter, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 11am-4pm. Visitors to the first-ever Clay Harvest can look forward to: Raku Firing. Raku is an ancient pottery technique where pots are taken from the kiln while still glowing red hot, then placed in a combustible material, such as sawdust or newspaper. Visitors to *Clay Harvest* will have the opportunity to paint pieces before they get fired. Raku is an exciting technique because it’s quick, fiery, and the results are unpredictable. Gas Kiln Opening. Glazes react differently in a reduction atmosphere of a gas kiln versus the oxidation atmosphere of an electric kiln. Notable artists, including Justin Rothshank and Mac McCusker, are contributing work to be fired in our new Bailey gas kiln for this special event Kiln Opening. The completed work will stay on display throughout the event for visitors to see up close. Local Artists Sale. Shop locally handmade ceramic items from Janet Watkins Ceramics <https://www.instagram.com/janet2100watkins/>, Meghan Burke Studio <https://meghanburkestudio.com/shop>, Feat of Clay Studio <https://www.instagram.com/featoclay/>, Tomcik Pottery <https://www.tomcikpottery.com/>, Mary Martin <https://mary-martin-9koq.squarespace.com/>, Bryce Hemington <https://www.instagram.com/brycehemington/>, Will Jackson III <https://www.instagram.com/williamjackson1089/?hl=en>, and Deavron “The Urban Explorer” Dailey. <https://www.instagram.com/deavron.dailey.art/> Family-Friendly Hands-on Activity Tasty Treats from Ineffable Càphê <https://ineffablecaphe.com/> Learn more: https://unionproject.org/event/save-the-date-clay-harvest/ -- Sam Laffey (she/her) Writer + Designer Porter Loves www.porterloves.com *Hi. We’re Nathan and Sam.We are artists supporting local artists and creative small businesses, based in Swissvale, PA and working throughout the greater Pittsburgh region.* Living and working on land stolen from the Osage Nation and Shawnee Tribe.