Pottery Party

Shotgun enthusiasts use molded pigeons for target practice as they await the day when live game goes flying by. People with bad tempers but no firearms prefer throwing vases to shooting clay pigeons. For the less destructive among us, the Kansas City Clay Guild holds Raku Night at its headquarters (200 West 74th Street), starting at 4 p.m. Raku is the ancient Japanese practice of scorching glazed pieces of clay pottery in kilns, taking them out while they’re glowing hot and then letting them cool. Attendees can keep the colorful pieces of pottery that result from the process. They can also chomp on food, drink beer and wine, and let their kids play games. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children. See kcclayguild.org for more information.

Sat., Oct. 11, 4 p.m., 2008