Porcelain is one of the most fascinating materials in ceramics… and also one of the most demanding.
Unlike stoneware, porcelain behaves differently on the wheel: it is finer, more sensitive to touch (it has memory!), and requires more precise control, especially in the use of water.
In this intensive weekend workshop, you will learn the specific techniques needed to throw porcelain, building on a skill you already have: centering clay on the wheel.
Throughout the course, you will work with detailed demonstrations and guided practice to understand how to properly prepare, center and throw porcelain. The goal is for you to gain confidence with this material and learn how to adapt your wheel technique to work with porcelain.
The course is taught by ceramic artist Maya Kitti, who will guide you step by step throughout the process.
Why you should take this course
Many ceramicists discover that throwing porcelain is not the same as throwing stoneware. Techniques that work with stoneware do not always work with porcelain, and the material requires a different approach. This workshop is an ideal opportunity to transition into working with porcelain with technical guidance and intensive practice.
Who it’s for
🔶 Ceramicists who already know how to throw stoneware
🔶 People who want to learn how to throw porcelain
🔶 Those who want to improve their technical control on the wheel
🔶 Ceramic enthusiasts with wheel experience interested in exploring new materials
Requirement: you must be able to center clay on the wheel.
What you’ll learn in this workshop
✅ Introduction to how porcelain behaves on the wheel
✅ Wedging and preparing porcelain
✅ Centering
✅ Throwing cylinders, the foundation of many ceramic forms
✅ Understanding the differences between stoneware and porcelain on the wheel
✅ Trimming pieces
✅ Notes on drying and firing porcelain
You will select 4 of your favorite pieces, which will be fired and glazed by our team.
They will be ready for collection approximately one month after the workshop.
Course price: 225 €/all included.
