A POURING VESSEL EXCURSION:
Flames, Fumes, Focus, Function
with Ben Eberle
March 9-22, 2025
Empty vessels contain possibility in the form of air. Pouring vessels carry weight along with poise, grace, personality, and character. In this workshop, we will address the liminal and critical space where artful pouring vessels must embody both. Through a series of demonstration-based exercises and open-ended “assignments”, students will be pushed to hone their skills making teapots, pitchers, small bottles, and ewers on the wheel.
Additionally, students will get direct instruction and insight to the soda firing process as well as a thorough foundation on cone 10 reduction firing. You will leave with an elevated knowledge base of firing as well as new tips, tricks, and techniques to level-up your pouring vessel practices. It is recommended that you are comfortable with basic wheel throwing skills, particularly cylinders.
No experience with gas kilns or soda firing necessary.
TUITION: USD $2200 inclusive of all studio materials, glazes and firings, catered lunches, welcome dinner, and excursions around the island. We will assist in making recommendations for bookings for nearby hotels, bungalows or home-stays in convenient proximity to Gaya studio (accommodation is not included in tuition).