About this Workshop
Porcelain has a fascinating global history. Its translucent qualities, bright white color, and fine grained, glassy hardness drives its high demand. The creamy texture is desirable but also the most challenging aspect.
In this two-part workshop, Michelle will teach students how to use water effectively while maintaining structural integrity. Students will focus on some basics such as coning, centering, and pulling walls. The first cylinders will be cut in half, and then the second and or third pieces will be kept to practice shaping and more refinement. In the second class, participants will trim the pieces. Up to 10 pounds of porcelain, per person, is included in the workshop price. More porcelain is available for purchase at $1.50 per pound + tax. Firing fees are not included. Our Open Studio Time policy for workshops is stated below.
About Michelle Wen
Michelle Wen is a ceramic artist and instructor born and raised in Brooklyn. Her studio uses 365 porcelain only. Recent features include Brooklyn Artists Exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, and an episode on the YES Network program Well Life NYC.
Suggested Tools: Metal rib, wooden rib, sponge, wooden knife (modeling tool), plastic rib, needle tool, wire cutter. Sponge on a stick optional.
Make-Up Classes ClayHouse Brooklyn is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing reimbursements for classes changed or missed due to illness, emergency, COVID-19, pandemics and weather closings, substitute teachers, or other events beyond our control. Students in semester courses may make-up up to 2 missed classes by attending a similar level class within that same semester. There are no makeup classes for workshops, private lessons, or parties. Pottery Pickup Fired pottery will only be held at our studio for 1 month. Please bring your own bag to take home pottery - bags will not be provided.
Class cancellation made more than 7 days prior to the scheduled start date will be eligible to receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the scheduled start date will receive a 50% virtual credit that is valid for 6 months from issuance. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the class start will not be eligible for refund or credit. Please be aware that once the class begins we are unable to offer refunds, credit, transfers to other classes, or deferrals to other semesters. Our policy is non-negotiable and exceptions cannot be made. To request cancellation of a class, please email: pottery@
