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Workshops123 Korean Approach to Wheel Throwing – 5-Day Workshop with Marco Minetti. October 8 - 12
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Korean Approach to Wheel Throwing – 5-Day Workshop with Marco Minetti. October 8 - 12

€1,500.00


Join us for a unique five-day workshop exploring the simplicity, efficiency, and beauty of the Korean approach to wheel throwing. Fundamentally different from western approaches, Korean methods emphasize working in harmony with clay—respecting its natural limitations and unlocking its expressive potential through intentional, refined movements.

Having lived in Korea for over five years, studying both wheel throwing and Onggi, Marco will offer participants a concise framework for understanding the fundamental Korean approach to clay through a five day introduction to some of the most useful wheel throwing techniques that students can incorporate into their own work. 


Context:

For millennia, ceramics have played a vital role in Korean culture—from everyday onggi made with common clays to refined white porcelain fired in huge climbing kilns reserved for nobility. A food culture rich in fermentation and sharing meals together over many small dishes always ensured a steady demand for pottery at all levels of society.  

Korean potters often faced high production demands yet worked with materials that lacked the high plasticity of clays found in neighboring regions. They labored long hours to produce enough to earn a living. Collectively, these challenging conditions led to the development of refined wheel-throwing techniques based on economy of movement and leveraging efficiency whenever possible. Unnecessary actions eliminated, only intentional, essential movements remain and become a beautiful, cohesive way of moving material. The result is not one technique in the modern sense, but a “way” or “language” of working with clay, with many subtle nuances that result in a high quality of touch.

Traditionally, skills were learned through close mentorship and immersion. Apprentices began by observing masters and assisting seniors with foundational tasks, gradually cultivating the sensitivity and “hand intelligence” required to produce high-quality work. Over generations, Korean potters developed a uniquely intuitive and efficient relationship with clay—an evolving, collective “language” of making. 

In today’s world, practicing the Korean approach to clay cultivates a more direct connection between mind and material, with the intelligence of the hands serving as the vehicle for that connection. 


Course Highlights:

  • Clay preparation the Korean way, including in-depth spiral wedging and efficient 5kg centering and relaxing methods

  • Step by step breakdown and study of a classic teabowl form thrown off the hump, separating the structure from the shaping for better control and freedom. 

  • How to visualize the forming process and reverse engineer any form using a simple framework that has been taught in Korea for generations. 

  • How and why to develop a practice, (apart from making to keep forms)

While the course follows a simple curriculum, each participant will also receive personalized guidance throughout the workshop. All levels are welcome from professionals to passionate hobbyists as we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. 

This course is ideal both for participants that already have experience but wish to hone their skills and expand their perspectives of working with clay, or for those who wish to have a fresh start in a different tradition from what is commonly taught in western countries.

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Detailed Schedule (may be rearranged due to schedule and time constraints)


Day 1

  • Clay sourcing, processing, and clay body formulation discussion

  • Wild and local materials, clays and stones available locally, working vs firing properties, clay body considerations, honoring the material's voice vs creating one's own voice through blending

  • Spiral wedging and closing the spiral into a cylindrical form 

  • Posture best practices for a healthy body and reducing injuries

  • Korean approach to centering and relaxing 5kg clay on the wheel in preparation for more responsive throwing and easier forming off the hump

  • Step by step breakdown of throwing a teabowl form with even walls on the wheel

  • Practice without keeping forms to build our skills and refine our eye for beauty while letting go of ego

Day 2

  • Throwing fundamental teabowl forms

  • Troubleshooting thickness and the key to throwing even, consistent walls 

  • Managing drying and storing damp ware in dynamic environments and schedules

  • The beauty of the expanded line, demo and discussion, and intro to the Korean philosophy of trimming

  • Throwing a raw clay chuck for trimming, chuck ergonomics, shape,  drying, attachment, removal, adjustment, and storage


Day 3

  • Trimming demo using traditional bamboo and metal tools

  • Throwing session after trimming feedback, if time allows (understanding the relationship between throwing and trimming), cross section analysis, important details and nuances about bowls and tea bowl forms

  • Drying techniques and best practices in the studio 


Day 4 

  • Exploring Marco´s approach to plates, vases and other complex forms like teapots 

  • Teapot body, lid, spout, handle demo and discussion

  • Throwing more freely using the foundation core structure with more loose shaping methods

  • Throwing session to explore these new forms


Day 5

  • Korean buncheong (slipware) discussion - history and context

  • Formulating and using slip/engobe, matching drying, firing shrinkage and glaze discussion 

  • Slip for dipping/pouring and brushing with application demo

  • Demo and practice session with student pieces, if time allows

  • Wrap up and individual/group feedback 


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Join us for a unique five-day workshop exploring the simplicity, efficiency, and beauty of the Korean approach to wheel throwing. Fundamentally different from western approaches, Korean methods emphasize working in harmony with clay—respecting its natural limitations and unlocking its expressive potential through intentional, refined movements.

Having lived in Korea for over five years, studying both wheel throwing and Onggi, Marco will offer participants a concise framework for understanding the fundamental Korean approach to clay through a five day introduction to some of the most useful wheel throwing techniques that students can incorporate into their own work. 


Context:

For millennia, ceramics have played a vital role in Korean culture—from everyday onggi made with common clays to refined white porcelain fired in huge climbing kilns reserved for nobility. A food culture rich in fermentation and sharing meals together over many small dishes always ensured a steady demand for pottery at all levels of society.  

Korean potters often faced high production demands yet worked with materials that lacked the high plasticity of clays found in neighboring regions. They labored long hours to produce enough to earn a living. Collectively, these challenging conditions led to the development of refined wheel-throwing techniques based on economy of movement and leveraging efficiency whenever possible. Unnecessary actions eliminated, only intentional, essential movements remain and become a beautiful, cohesive way of moving material. The result is not one technique in the modern sense, but a “way” or “language” of working with clay, with many subtle nuances that result in a high quality of touch.

Traditionally, skills were learned through close mentorship and immersion. Apprentices began by observing masters and assisting seniors with foundational tasks, gradually cultivating the sensitivity and “hand intelligence” required to produce high-quality work. Over generations, Korean potters developed a uniquely intuitive and efficient relationship with clay—an evolving, collective “language” of making. 

In today’s world, practicing the Korean approach to clay cultivates a more direct connection between mind and material, with the intelligence of the hands serving as the vehicle for that connection. 


Course Highlights:

  • Clay preparation the Korean way, including in-depth spiral wedging and efficient 5kg centering and relaxing methods

  • Step by step breakdown and study of a classic teabowl form thrown off the hump, separating the structure from the shaping for better control and freedom. 

  • How to visualize the forming process and reverse engineer any form using a simple framework that has been taught in Korea for generations. 

  • How and why to develop a practice, (apart from making to keep forms)

While the course follows a simple curriculum, each participant will also receive personalized guidance throughout the workshop. All levels are welcome from professionals to passionate hobbyists as we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. 

This course is ideal both for participants that already have experience but wish to hone their skills and expand their perspectives of working with clay, or for those who wish to have a fresh start in a different tradition from what is commonly taught in western countries.

_________________


Detailed Schedule (may be rearranged due to schedule and time constraints)


Day 1

  • Clay sourcing, processing, and clay body formulation discussion

  • Wild and local materials, clays and stones available locally, working vs firing properties, clay body considerations, honoring the material's voice vs creating one's own voice through blending

  • Spiral wedging and closing the spiral into a cylindrical form 

  • Posture best practices for a healthy body and reducing injuries

  • Korean approach to centering and relaxing 5kg clay on the wheel in preparation for more responsive throwing and easier forming off the hump

  • Step by step breakdown of throwing a teabowl form with even walls on the wheel

  • Practice without keeping forms to build our skills and refine our eye for beauty while letting go of ego

Day 2

  • Throwing fundamental teabowl forms

  • Troubleshooting thickness and the key to throwing even, consistent walls 

  • Managing drying and storing damp ware in dynamic environments and schedules

  • The beauty of the expanded line, demo and discussion, and intro to the Korean philosophy of trimming

  • Throwing a raw clay chuck for trimming, chuck ergonomics, shape,  drying, attachment, removal, adjustment, and storage


Day 3

  • Trimming demo using traditional bamboo and metal tools

  • Throwing session after trimming feedback, if time allows (understanding the relationship between throwing and trimming), cross section analysis, important details and nuances about bowls and tea bowl forms

  • Drying techniques and best practices in the studio 


Day 4 

  • Exploring Marco´s approach to plates, vases and other complex forms like teapots 

  • Teapot body, lid, spout, handle demo and discussion

  • Throwing more freely using the foundation core structure with more loose shaping methods

  • Throwing session to explore these new forms


Day 5

  • Korean buncheong (slipware) discussion - history and context

  • Formulating and using slip/engobe, matching drying, firing shrinkage and glaze discussion 

  • Slip for dipping/pouring and brushing with application demo

  • Demo and practice session with student pieces, if time allows

  • Wrap up and individual/group feedback 



Join us for a unique five-day workshop exploring the simplicity, efficiency, and beauty of the Korean approach to wheel throwing. Fundamentally different from western approaches, Korean methods emphasize working in harmony with clay—respecting its natural limitations and unlocking its expressive potential through intentional, refined movements.

Having lived in Korea for over five years, studying both wheel throwing and Onggi, Marco will offer participants a concise framework for understanding the fundamental Korean approach to clay through a five day introduction to some of the most useful wheel throwing techniques that students can incorporate into their own work. 


Context:

For millennia, ceramics have played a vital role in Korean culture—from everyday onggi made with common clays to refined white porcelain fired in huge climbing kilns reserved for nobility. A food culture rich in fermentation and sharing meals together over many small dishes always ensured a steady demand for pottery at all levels of society.  

Korean potters often faced high production demands yet worked with materials that lacked the high plasticity of clays found in neighboring regions. They labored long hours to produce enough to earn a living. Collectively, these challenging conditions led to the development of refined wheel-throwing techniques based on economy of movement and leveraging efficiency whenever possible. Unnecessary actions eliminated, only intentional, essential movements remain and become a beautiful, cohesive way of moving material. The result is not one technique in the modern sense, but a “way” or “language” of working with clay, with many subtle nuances that result in a high quality of touch.

Traditionally, skills were learned through close mentorship and immersion. Apprentices began by observing masters and assisting seniors with foundational tasks, gradually cultivating the sensitivity and “hand intelligence” required to produce high-quality work. Over generations, Korean potters developed a uniquely intuitive and efficient relationship with clay—an evolving, collective “language” of making. 

In today’s world, practicing the Korean approach to clay cultivates a more direct connection between mind and material, with the intelligence of the hands serving as the vehicle for that connection. 


Course Highlights:

  • Clay preparation the Korean way, including in-depth spiral wedging and efficient 5kg centering and relaxing methods

  • Step by step breakdown and study of a classic teabowl form thrown off the hump, separating the structure from the shaping for better control and freedom. 

  • How to visualize the forming process and reverse engineer any form using a simple framework that has been taught in Korea for generations. 

  • How and why to develop a practice, (apart from making to keep forms)

While the course follows a simple curriculum, each participant will also receive personalized guidance throughout the workshop. All levels are welcome from professionals to passionate hobbyists as we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. 

This course is ideal both for participants that already have experience but wish to hone their skills and expand their perspectives of working with clay, or for those who wish to have a fresh start in a different tradition from what is commonly taught in western countries.

_________________


Detailed Schedule (may be rearranged due to schedule and time constraints)


Day 1

  • Clay sourcing, processing, and clay body formulation discussion

  • Wild and local materials, clays and stones available locally, working vs firing properties, clay body considerations, honoring the material's voice vs creating one's own voice through blending

  • Spiral wedging and closing the spiral into a cylindrical form 

  • Posture best practices for a healthy body and reducing injuries

  • Korean approach to centering and relaxing 5kg clay on the wheel in preparation for more responsive throwing and easier forming off the hump

  • Step by step breakdown of throwing a teabowl form with even walls on the wheel

  • Practice without keeping forms to build our skills and refine our eye for beauty while letting go of ego

Day 2

  • Throwing fundamental teabowl forms

  • Troubleshooting thickness and the key to throwing even, consistent walls 

  • Managing drying and storing damp ware in dynamic environments and schedules

  • The beauty of the expanded line, demo and discussion, and intro to the Korean philosophy of trimming

  • Throwing a raw clay chuck for trimming, chuck ergonomics, shape,  drying, attachment, removal, adjustment, and storage


Day 3

  • Trimming demo using traditional bamboo and metal tools

  • Throwing session after trimming feedback, if time allows (understanding the relationship between throwing and trimming), cross section analysis, important details and nuances about bowls and tea bowl forms

  • Drying techniques and best practices in the studio 


Day 4 

  • Exploring Marco´s approach to plates, vases and other complex forms like teapots 

  • Teapot body, lid, spout, handle demo and discussion

  • Throwing more freely using the foundation core structure with more loose shaping methods

  • Throwing session to explore these new forms


Day 5

  • Korean buncheong (slipware) discussion - history and context

  • Formulating and using slip/engobe, matching drying, firing shrinkage and glaze discussion 

  • Slip for dipping/pouring and brushing with application demo

  • Demo and practice session with student pieces, if time allows

  • Wrap up and individual/group feedback 


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