Katharina KlugThrowing & Altering Porcelain Forms
15th - 19th November 2027 | 5 Day Workshop | £1,200
This five-day workshop will explore throwing a variety of porcelain pieces in various shapes and sizes, then altering these thrown forms.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWThe Course in Detail
Throughout this five-day workshop students will be using the pottery wheel to create a variety of thrown porcelain forms, as well as exploring how to make shape alterations to these vessels.
Students will gain confidence in using porcelain and will improve their throwing techniques, learning to create unusual shapes and ambitious pieces.
There will be regular demonstrations to show students a variety of different techniques for altering forms and Katharina will tutor students as a group, and on an individual basis, to inspire, encourage and build confidence.
This is an intensive making and refining course and there will be no specific kiln firing during the week, however, we will encourage students to keep, and finish, a few carefully selected pieces. These will be fired and be ready for collection a few weeks later.
Each student will have their own wheel and will receive plenty of individual attention.
Please note, there will be a small additional firing charge for final pieces. Please see our Student Contract for details.
USEFUL INFOCourse Breakdown
Each day will start with a quick yoga warm-up session led by Katharina (for those who are happy to take part).
Day 1: AM - Katharina will give detailed demonstrations on throwing and pulling up as thin and high as possible using 500g of porcelain. Students will start to practice creating thin cylinders with bottle necks.
PM - Students will throw bottle and vase forms. Katharina will demonstrate how to make oval flasks out of the cylinders – attaching base and top to create the shape.
Day 2: AM - Katharina will demonstrate how to create Gourd Vases / Friends Vases using 500g-1kg of porcelain. This will involve throwing a form with a narrow middle to develop the top and bottom separately on the same piece. Students will spend time practicing.
PM - Students will continue to throw vase and bottle shapes and Katharina will analyse students individually, and coach each participant in their techniques.
Day 3: AM - Katharina will give a presentation with Q&A about her own practice. This will be followed by a detailed demonstration on turning. Katharina will show students how to use chucks as well as other porcelain turning tools.
PM - Katharina will guide students in turning their work.
Day 4: AM - Katharina will give demonstrations on throwing Moon Jars in two parts. Students will throw bowls on bats using 1-1.5kg of porcelain and Katharina will guide students in centring large amounts of clay and using the multiple ball method. Students will learn how to create two pieces of the same size and shape, measuring for accuracy.
PM - Students will learn how to attach the two halves to create the moon jar and will continue onto throwing the neck.
Day 5: AM - Katharina will demonstrate throwing Tea Bowls using 300g/400g of porcelain each. Students will play with forms, creating squares, triangles etc.
PM - Students will finish off all their pieces and complete their turning.
This is an intensive making and refining course and there will be no specific kiln firing during the workshop, however, students’ pieces will be fired and be ready for collection a few weeks later. Alternatively, students are welcome to take away their greenware (students must bring protective packaging when taking or collecting their pieces).
Details of our firing charges can be found in our Student Contract.
Please also note, we do not offer a glazing service.
Key information
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DATE
Monday 15th - Friday 19th November 2027
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DURATION
5 day workshop
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CLASS SIZE
Maximum 10 students
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LEVEL
Some knowledge of throwing would be helpful, but is not essential
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CLAY TYPE
Porcelain
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COST
£1,200 (Flexible payment plans)
GUEST POTTER BIOAbout Katharina
Katharina is now based in Cambridge, but she was raised in an Austrian pottery and has had a fascination for clay since she was a child. Shape, pattern and colour are all integral to her practice; her beautiful porcelain vessels feature patterns inspired by observations from her environment and glossy versus matt are central themes throughout her work.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Level
Confident Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Confident beginners are welcome to join this workshop but some previous throwing experience would be helpful.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTThe Schedule
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Welcome Breakfast (from 9am - 10am). The session will start at 10am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
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On the second day the session will start at 9:30am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
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On the third day the session will start at 9:30am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
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On the fourth day the session will start at 9:30am and will finish at 5pm. Students may continue to use the facilities until 7pm.
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On the final day the session will start at 9:30am and will finish at 4pm.
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A two course lunch is provided everyday. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Ceramic Studio is located on a beautiful orchard in Brenchley, and there are lots of lovely surrounding towns and villages offering numerous places to stay.
We are happy to arrange transits to and from your accommodation to the studio for the duration of your course. Please get in touch to arrange this. Please email the office team at info@theceramicstudio.life. To see examples of local accommodation, click here.
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We do not offer a glazing service so cannot glaze your work for you. It may, however, be possible for you to return to the studio to glaze your work by booking a glazing session. Please speak to a member of staff to discuss this before booking. You are welcome to take greenware away with should you wish to. Alternatively you can take your bisque fired work away with you to glaze elsewhere.
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We will usually bisque fire a small selection of pieces following a workshop. Each Guest Potter Workshop is different, however, so please refer to your individual Guest Potter Workshop page for the firing information for your course.
The following firing charges will apply:
£5 per 500g for glazed work
£6 per 500g for glazed work with oxide
£10 per 500g for any glazed work over 30cm in height or width
£2 per 500g for work that is bisque fired but not glazed
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Yes! During this Guest Potter Workshop, you’ll be treated to a Welcome Breakfast on the first day, plus morning and afternoon refreshments daily, including teas, coffees, sweet treats, and fresh fruit. A freshly cooked two-course lunch, prepared here in the studio, is also provided every day, with dietary requirements confirmed in advance.
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If we haven’t quite answered your question please click here to view our guest potter FAQs page or email us info@theceramicstudio.life