Online Course · Begin Today
THROWING TO
Online Course · Begin Today
SECTIONAL
SECTIONAL
SCALE UP
THROWING TO
SCALE UP
Everything I know about working large, set down as a film you can keep for life, where many of my students begin before Vermont.
Everything you need to know to start working large, condensed into a video you can keep for life. It’s where many of my students begin before coming to Vermont to study in person.
lifetime access · no subscription · for any studio
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Achieving large scale is not so much a matter of physical strength. More important are the selection and preparation of clay, technique to protect your body, and patient strategy. This hour-long tutorial course dives into all those things, and more.
The Concept
The Goal
To equip intermediate and advanced potters with the foundational tools required to transcend the limitations of traditional throwing techniques.
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.
Logistics
Access: ten high-definition video modules.
Flexibility: entirely self-paced, with unlimited access to the instructional archive.
Infrastructure: designed for any home or professional studio.
Investment: $300 for permanent access to the curriculum.
$300
One payment. No subscription. Yours to return to, forever.
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COME TO VERMONT
When you’re ready to fast-forward your growth…
The video puts the fundamentals in your hands. The in-person week is when scale becomes yours: a wheel of your own, a community of artist peers, and me at your side. Many who have come to Vermont began right here, with the online course.