Guest artist: Yoon Kim (Yoon Lab Ceramics)
Dates: Monday December 1, Dec 8 and Dec 15
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (2.5 hrs each session)
This focused 3-day series introduces studen ts to throwing off the hump, creating multiple identical forms, while building confidence in working with larger amounts of clay. Students will leave with repeatabloe techniques and a matching set of functional forms.
Day 1 - Centering & Cylinders ( Dec 1)
Learn how to center 5+ lbs of clay with stability and ease.
Practice coning up and down for improved clay control
Throw even, straight-walled cylinders off the hump
Understand body mechanics to reduce strain and increase efficiency
Day 2 - Shaping & Repetition (Dec 8)
Learn how to measure for uniformity using tombo sticks or calipers
Shape cylinders into functional forms with consistent dimensions
Understand proportion, silhouette and wall thickness
Techniques for refining the lip, shoulder and base off the hump.
Day 3 - Throw 3 Matching Cups using Tools (Dec 15)
Throw three matching cups using measurement tools\
Fine tune form, height and volume for cohesive sets
Demo on trimming considerations for off-the-hump pieces
Best practices for drying and prepping for trimmming or glazing
Confidence centering and throwing with larger clay amounts
Understanding of repeatable measurement systems
Ability to throw consistent forms off the hump
A take home set of 3 matching cups
Skills applicable to production throwing and advance wheel practice
Guest artist: Yoon Kim (Yoon Lab Ceramics)
Dates: Monday December 1, Dec 8 and Dec 15
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (2.5 hrs each session)
This focused 3-day series introduces studen ts to throwing off the hump, creating multiple identical forms, while building confidence in working with larger amounts of clay. Students will leave with repeatabloe techniques and a matching set of functional forms.
Day 1 - Centering & Cylinders ( Dec 1)
Learn how to center 5+ lbs of clay with stability and ease.
Practice coning up and down for improved clay control
Throw even, straight-walled cylinders off the hump
Understand body mechanics to reduce strain and increase efficiency
Day 2 - Shaping & Repetition (Dec 8)
Learn how to measure for uniformity using tombo sticks or calipers
Shape cylinders into functional forms with consistent dimensions
Understand proportion, silhouette and wall thickness
Techniques for refining the lip, shoulder and base off the hump.
Day 3 - Throw 3 Matching Cups using Tools (Dec 15)
Throw three matching cups using measurement tools\
Fine tune form, height and volume for cohesive sets
Demo on trimming considerations for off-the-hump pieces
Best practices for drying and prepping for trimmming or glazing
Confidence centering and throwing with larger clay amounts
Understanding of repeatable measurement systems
Ability to throw consistent forms off the hump
A take home set of 3 matching cups
Skills applicable to production throwing and advance wheel practice
