Mastering Thrown Forms w/ Hsin-Chuen Lin
Two Day Workshop (4/25-26) - Only ONE Spot Left!!
Service Description
Join Clayroom Oakland for this immersive two-day intensive workshop designed for advanced wheel throwers looking to elevate surface decoration techniques. Hsin will demonstrate his meticulous methods for enhancing wheel-thrown forms, including chattering, sgraffito carving at the leather-hard stage, sodium silicate crackle effects, and roller textures applied before volumizing. Participants will have hands-on time to experiment with tools and techniques, with additional instruction tailored to individual interests. *Saturday, April 25* 10AM - 1PM Spiral wedging/ Bowl, Tall vase throwing demo & practice [Lunch break] 2PM - 5PM Roller texture tea bowl and lidded jar demo & practice *Sunday, April 26* 10AM - 1PM Trimming/Chattering/Sgraffito carving demo & practice [Lunch break] 2PM - 5PM Sodium Silicate texture throwing demo & practice This workshop includes one 25 lb bag of midrange clay, bisque and glaze firing services, basic throwing and trimming tools, sodium silicate, slips, and Leslie's brand underglazes. Please bring any special throwing tools, paint brushes, underglazes, etc if desired. Hsin-Chuen Lin is a Taiwanese-born ceramic artist with an MFA from the University of Iowa who has taught ceramics in California since 1991. Known as “The Master Pottery Teacher” on YouTube, he has shared over 850 instructional videos and drawn more than 126K followers. Rooted in Chinese dynastic forms and influenced by contemporary American ceramics, Hsin employs an intensive, multi-step process in his work and has been exhibited and collected internationally. YouTube: @hsinchuen Instagram: @hsinchuenlin
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