Korean Ceramics (Session 1)
Intermediate
Service Description
This class is held at our Potrero Hill Studio Saturday @ 11AM-1:30PM January 10th-February 14th Course Description: This immersive 6-week course is designed for intermediate potters seeking to strengthen their throwing skills and explore the rich tradition of Korean ceramics. Through focused instruction, students will improve their general throwing techniques while learning to create iconic 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. 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 3-5lb 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. Some techniques that will be covered are Bmix and porcelain preparation including spiral wedging, throwing tall narrow cylinders, methods for creating the maebyeong and moon jar forms, trimming techniques, and glazing techniques including the spray booth. Individualized one-on-one instruction will be provided to all students throughout the course as well. Syllabus: (Week 1) - Overview of ceramic history of Goryeo Dynasty, tall cylinder techniques and practice (Week 2) - Cylinder pratice and maebyeong demo (Week 3) - Continued maebyeong throwing with jars cut in half (Week 4) - Overview of Joseon Dynasty, moon jar demo, trimming demo (Week 5) - Form group critique, trimming (Week 6) - Glazing
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 + wood classes include all lumber 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- Thursday: 10AM-6PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
1431 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
(862) 343-0144
contact@clayroomsf.com