3 Day Korean Wheel Throwing Masterclass

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You can be an absolute beginner, a newer student, or even intermediate! Because the class is limited in size and Teacher Kwak travels with 2 teachers assisting, they are prepared to meet students where they are!

Tickets are non-refundable, however they are transferable. If you have to cancel, reach out as soon as possible and we MAY be able to find someone to take your spot. 

This masterclass is a rare opportunity to have hands-on instruction with 3 teachers and the staff of Community Clay as needed. Each year, Teacher Kwak only travels to 1-3 states in the US, outside of these trips, you'd have to travel to Korea to get this type of instruction. 

Each day will consist of 6 hours of instruction!  

Topics covered:

• History and context of the Korean approach to clay sourcing, storage and preparation
• Spiral wedging (Gomak-milgi) and closing the spiral into a cylindrical form for more efficient centering
• Fundamentals of centering a large mass of clay for throwing off the hump, with emphasis on relaxing the clay for better clay response
• Exploration of sabal (teabowl) making, with a breakdown of steps to better understand each phase of the making process and finger placements
• Korean style trimming demo using handmade tools and understanding the harmonic relationship between throwing and trimming in relation to the final form 
• Developing a more discerning “eye” for line and form by separating the structural and shaping phases of throwing 
• Demo of cylinders, plates, and teapots off the hump with advanced techniques