Ceramic Workshop with Adam Knoche – May

Experimental techniques with clay and surface

Clayground Berlin is excited to offer a masterclass by Texas-based Adam Knoche.

Over these three days, Adam will demonstrate techniques used in hand building, and surface decoration along with using greenware as a mold. Apart from hand-building sculptural vessels using pinching, coiling, and slab techniques, the workshop will focus on the use of dry clay and pulverized materials as an original means of decorating ceramics. The use of pulverizing clay into powder to create fractured and raw surfaces is a new technique that will give your ceramic work a unique and authentic aesthetic.

Adam will demonstrate how to use glazes to create vibrant, drip-like effects on the surface of the ceramicware.

After the initial demonstration, you will have the opportunity to work along with the artist to create your own ceramic artwork using the techniques demonstrated.

As part of the workshop, Adam will also present a lecture on his work and experience.

This is an amazing opportunity to learn new techniques and build on your ceramic experience. At the end of the workshop, students can take home their finished pieces.

Dates

17th, 18th, 19th May

Times

• 17th May 10:00 – 17:00 Demo and workshop (lunch break at noon)
• 18th May 10:00 – 17:00 Demo and workshop (lunch break at noon)
• 19th May 10:00 – 14:00 (opening of kiln and reveal of glaze results)

The workshop fee includes the following:

• Tuition of 6 hours per day
• Clay, engobes, pigments, tools, aprons and glaze firings
• Each student will be provided with handbuilt and wheel-thrown vessels to experiment on during the workshop
• Tea and coffee will be served throughout the workshop
• Lunch will be provided on the first two days

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made at least 14 days before the course starts for a 50% refund. No refunds will be given when cancellations are made after this date.

Students must attend all SCHEDULED class times. As this is a one-off workshop, if a student misses a session, NO MAKE-UP CLASSES can be offered.