Introduction

Throwing Essentials; Mastering Centring, Opening, Pulling up, and Forming will teach you how to be (more) successful on the wheel. For both beginners who are new to throwing and those who are struggling to get consistent results, this intensive is designed to give you the skills you need to begin making the work you desire.

The intensive is a chance to dedicate serious time and attention to your practice. The structure and feedback is highly individualized which means that the intensive will bear fruit each time you attend, no matter where you are in your practice.

Dates

September 22 - 26, 2025: FULL
November 17 - 21, 2025: FULL
Apr 27 - May 1, 2026: 4 spots available
Jun 22 - 26, 2026: 3 spots available
Oct 5 - 9, 2026: 4 spots available

Content

We will explore different ways to

  • centre clay (not just at the beginning)

  • pull up walls, depending on the form and size you’re making

  • form the shapes you desire

  • think about the flow of working with clay to maximize efficiency and energy

The key to making a transformative leap in your practice is an examination of how your individual body moves and feels most comfortable when interacting with the clay.

One-on-one mentoring provides a strong feedback loop and intense learning. You’ll be amazed at what more you can do after just one week!

Firings

To get the most out of the Throwing Essentials intensive, we highly recommend that you keep nothing - that you focus on throwing, not trimming and touching up.  Rarely outside of an experience like this will you have the opportunity to throw as much clay as you can without concerns for recycling your clay.  

For those who would really like to bring something home, you can choose to take pieces home immediately at the leather hard stage, paying for the clay by weight, and firing them at your leisure at home.   Or you can choose to have us bisque and glaze fire pieces.  In that case, there is an additional cost for the firings and the shipping.  

Prerequisites

This course is great not only for beginners and intermediate throwers, but for anyone who would like to strengthen their skills through dedicated attention to their practice.

Cost

This intensive costs €750 for 5 full studio days. Accommodations is €60-130 a night in addition.

Registration

Please email us to book

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