ONLINE WORKSHOP: BIG POT FUNDAMENTALS
About The Workshop
The Concept
Achieving large scale is not so much a matter of physical strength. More important are selection and preparation of clay, technique to protect your body, and patient strategy. This hour-long tutorial course provides an overview of those things and more.
The Goal
To equip intermediate and advanced potters with the foundational logic required to transcend the limitations of traditional throwing.
The Outcome
Mastery of sectional construction, allowing for the creation of vessels of practically any size with minimal physical strain.
Curriculum
Pillar I: Foundation & Materials
Selecting and conditioning clay bodies for structural integrity at scale.
Pillar II: The Mechanics of the Wheel
Ergonomics and body positioning to ensure physical longevity and control
Pillar III: Incremental Construction
Advanced techniques for stacking sections and managing moisture (fans and torches).
Pillar IV: Refinement & Aesthetics
Structural joins, troubleshooting "saves," and finalizing the silhouette.
Program Logistics
Access: Ten high-definition video modules
Flexibility: Entirely self-paced; unlimited access to the instructional archive.
Infrastructure: Designed for implementation in any home or professional studio.
Investment: $300 for permanent access to the curriculum.
PREFER IN-PERSON?
Join Us In Vermont
Spend a week in beautiful Vermont and take a deep dive into big pot-making. Stephen Procter will share foundational strategies and techniques that will enable you to make wheel-thrown vessels of practically any size. Exploration of materials, tool-making, and design considerations will prepare you to make work that is compelling and true to your vision.