Throwing Large Forms Workshop

$225.00
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Throwing Large Forms

Take on the exciting challenge of throwing large, bold pieces on the wheel! This hands-on class will teach you how to work with greater volumes of clay to create impressive forms like tall vases, wide bowls, or statement planters. With expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to scale up your work while maintaining precision and control.

We’ll cover the delicate art of spiral wedging, an essential technique to prepare larger amounts of clay efficiently, ensuring it’s well-compressed and free of air pockets. You’ll also learn how to center two balls of clay on top of each other, a powerful method for building taller forms with ease.

Other techniques include:

  • Maintaining even walls and controlling wobble
  • Managing moisture to prevent cracks and collapse
  • Using slower wheel speeds to support heavier pieces

Students will have the option to return during the week to trim and finish their piece. If you decide to have you work fired, an additional fee of $0.06 per cubic inch will apply, which includes access to our studio glazes.

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Date: Saturday January 25th, 1-4 PM
  • Location: 45 Pine Grove Ave, Kingston, NY - Suite 105
  • Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Tools, aprons, and towels provided
  • Students get 4 hours of open studio time the following week to finish their pieces
  • Option to get your finished pieces fired for an additional fee of $0.06 per cubic inch (firing fee covers the use of our studio glazes).
  • Limited to 6 participants per workshop
  • Taught by Jerome Leclere
  • Cost: $225 per person (studio members get 15% off).

What to Bring:

  • An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
  • A towel and bats (if you have them)
  • Your excitement to push the limits of your throwing skills!

Note: This class requires prior experience on the wheel, as it focuses on advanced throwing techniques.

Additional notes:

  • Payment due prior to the event
  • No cancellations; rescheduling allowed with one-week written notice and a $15 fee
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Testimonials

  • ★★★★★
    Benedicte and Jerome are so wonderful!! My husband and I took 2 classes. They were so much fun and inspiring that I took the 6 week class. It was so amazing!! Such detailed patient instruction. I was really pleased with the content and lessons. Also the weekly practice time gave me the opportunity to try (and fail) and improve. Highly recommended!! Really fun and inspiring!!
  • Mark Owens