ŌTAKI 10 Aug — half-day (morning) wheelthrowing demonstration with Kwak Kyungtae

Description

Ceramics New Zealand is proud to present our 2024 Touring Potter programme featuring Kwak Kyungtae and Marco Minetti.

Korean Style Wheel Throwing Demo + Q&A (3hrs) 

• 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 more efficient throwing and better clay response
• Exploration of Sabal (teabowl) making, with a breakdown of steps to better understand each phase of the making process 
• Korean style trimming demo using handmade tools and understanding the relationship between throwing and trimming as it relates to harmony in the final form
• Developing a more discerning “eye” for line and form by separating the structural phase of making and the shaping
• Demo of Cylinders, Plates, and Teapots off the hump
• Large Sabal (bowl), Hangari (Jars), Dalhangari (Moon Jar, 2 piece joining technique)
• Discussion on developing a “practice” on your own and progression outline for self-study

 

There are only a handful of traditional throwing masters left in Korea, and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from one of them in New Zealand.

• This is a demonstration-only workshop that will be held at Ōtaki Pottery Club at 47 Te Roto Road, Ōtaki.
• The workshop runs from 9am to 12pm on 10 August 2024.

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