September 5-8 : Master class Porcelain Coil Building with Kiho Kang

€570,00

Four-day technical workshop on building with fine rolls of porcelain.

Kiho Kang is our first ever Korean Master in the tent !

He graduated in 2009 in Korea as a Master of Fine Arts and then did another Master of fine arts in Koblenz .

Since 2008, he has been winning award after award and his work is internationally known and loved.

Getting lessons from him is a unique opportunity and definitely not to be missed!

Reminder! Experience with clay is necessary for this workshop.

This workshop is conducted in English.

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The coil building technique is the oldest and most archaic technique. This type of vessel shaping has been cultivated in all cultures for centuries. The tactile quality and lightness of the ceramics will provide inspiration for course participants who like to build by hand to refine their own work.

You will learn this very high level coiling technique but also get fascinated by “making by hand,” without the help of machines. One of the goals of my class is to complete a tea pot.

This masterclass takes place during ‘The Great Ceramics Summer Event’ in Duffel, Belgium We work outdoors under a luxurious stretch tent while enjoying the beautiful green surroundings We also have lunch outdoors. During this summer event, there are numerous activities and workshops. You can find the shedule here Included in the price:

  • the course fee
  • healthy, varied lunch (please inform about food allergies approximately 2 days in advance).
  • coffee, tea, and water available at will.
  • 6 kg porcelain
  • Firing is not included but can be arranged on-site.

Required experience : The following experience is necessary : basic hand building experience , knowing the different drying stages of clay and knowing how to assemble pieces together. Knowing how to roll clay rolls. Experience with porcelain is not necessary but a good foundation in clay is required

Cancellation conditions: You can find our cancellation terms in our ‘general terms and conditions’ Go through them carefully because your agreement will be requested during the checkout.
About the teacher
Kiho : Pressing with fingers to make the thickness consistent is awfully time-consuming process, which continuously made me ask my self of its usefulness. But I learned through this process how to work slowly and see the object as a whole, not in parts.
The beauty of slowness
The beauty of imperfection
The beauty of naturalness
These three mottos became my guidelines and working philosophy to this day. I am not a robot or machine which make ceramic cut and dried. I make ceramic with my ten fingers. It means that I should work slower, the ceramic-results could be imperfect, and the surface or lines of form could be natural. But obviously, they are beautiful and have humanity. My ten fingers leave trace of coiling on every surface of my works. And they remain on the surface as a texture. I want to say that the texture is trace of my efforts, time, patience. These conceptions and processes of my works give the meaningful result that is calm, moderation, warmth and allowing the time for self examination.
What to bring with you: You can find what you need under ‘Extra info,’ but about a week before the start, you will receive a detailed email with information from us.
hours

welcome at : 9.45u
start course : 10.00u
end of class : 16.00
cleaned up at : 16.30
bring with you

a kitchen apron and a towel .
Patience and love of porcelain ;-)
address

Studio Keramiek Franselei 52 2570 Duffel, Belgium
cancellation policy

Cancellation policy: You can find our cancellation terms and arrangements regarding COVID-19 in our 'general terms and conditions

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