Masterclass ‘Throwing Larger’ with Tom Kemp – 18, 19 & 20 juli ’25

In deze driedaagse workshop leer je om meer hoogte te halen met minder klei en bouw je langzaam op naar meer en groter.

This workshop is scheduled on 18, 19, 20th of July, from 10am to 16pm. This workshop is given in English.

LEARNING TO THROW LARGER

Most of us reach a plateau in throwing on the wheel, where we just can’t seem to increase the height of a cylinder, no matter how much extra clay we use. We’ll start with an amount of clay which you are comforable to throw with. We’ll learn several techniques which will help you throw taller, with thinner walls.

Then we shall start to increase the amount of clay you are using, making steady and safe progress, applying all the techniques which will help you make the most of whatever amount of clay you want to throw with.

By the end of the course you should be able to comfortably throw at least 1kg more than your current ideal amount, probably more.

Tom Kemp:

“My early training was in calligraphy, typography and lettering. In particular, I was fascinated by the brush-written inscriptions on classical Roman buildings. After studying the technique for several years I published a book on the subject and taught it in classes around the world. About twelve years ago I started learning to throw pots on a wheel. I found the realtime nature of making a form without editing it, letting a formal structure grow under my control, was very ‘calligraphic’. So I worked to combine this dynamic building of three-dimensional surfaces with the equally dynamic two-dimensional conjuring of written marks: my current work is the result of this synthesis.

I love teaching and because I am essentially self-taught, I understand most of the issues that students come up against and have found solutions which work. Almost all of my students make a lot of progress during workshops, although this often means making new habits.”

Included:

• tools&clay
• water, coffee and tea

To bring:

• apron
• notebook and pencil
• heatgun
• ruler or tape measure for measuring the height of pots
• lunch

Experience in throwing is required. You can centre at least 1kg.