Korean Ceramics (Aug - Sep)
Intermediate / Advanced | 6-Week Class | Temescal/Rockridge
Service Description
This class is held at our Temescal/Rockridge studio and is a 6-Week class. *Prerequisite: Ability to throw 5 lbs of clay* Tuesdays, August 11 - September 15 - 11:30AM - 2:30PM This immersive 6-week course is designed for intermediate potters seeking to strengthen their throwing skills and explore the tradition of Korean ceramics. Through focused instruction, students will improve their general throwing techniques while learning to create Korean forms such as moon jars and maebyeong vases. Some of the main techniques that we will focus on are scaling up and refining our shapes. Students will have the option to work in porcelain, and these forms are an excellent practice to improve general throwing abilities. In addition to hands-on practice the course integrates foundational education on Korean ceramic history and aesthetics. By the end of the course, participants will not only have improved their technical abilities but also developed a more informed and intentional approach to the work. This course is ideal for potters looking to challenge themselves and elevate their craftsmanship. To qualify for this course students must be able to comfortably throw 5lb of clay (or more.) There is room in the course for a variety of experience levels as more advanced students have options to scale up and/or work in porcelain. Schedule: (Week 1) - Tall cylinder techniques and practice - individual cross sections analyzed (Week 2) - Moon Jar demo + practice (Week 3) - Moon Jar continuation, scaling up assignment (Week 4) - Maebeyong demo + practice (Week 5) - Form group critique, trimming on a thrown chuck (Week 6) - Glazing Photos are of work by instructor
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request. Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Friday: 10AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-7PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
4268 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA
Oakland@clayroomsf.com