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Pinching and Coiling Workshop June 8th - 29th

$275.00

Instructor: Marta Kaemmer

Dates: June 8th - 29th ( 4 sessions)

Time: Mondays, 10:30am - 1.30pm

Open to all skill levels

This class will dive into the handbuilding techniques of pinching and coiling. Learn the ins and outs of how these can work to create a variety of forms from functional ware to sculptural pieces. Hand building pottery is generally a slower process than wheel throwing, which provides possibilities for exploring the feeling of clay and opportunities for discovery of forms.

Through demonstrations of each technique the students will be encouraged to experiment with their own ideas for objects, both functional and sculptural. We will also discuss glazing and decorative techniques.

This class is open to all levels. More experienced students can work on their own projects with guidance from the teacher.

Suggested materials

  • Fettling knife

  • Pin tool

  • Metal ribs (one smooth and one serrated)

  • Sponge

  • Wooden tools for getting in small corners

  • Apron and a hand towel (although clay does wash out of clothes)

Here is some affordable tools from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/2pcs-Wooden-Fettling-Pottery-Sculpting-Modeling/dp/B085GFF58T

https://www.amazon.com/Kemper-Tools-Clay-Sculpture-Serrated/dp/B00SX9KGXQ

The studio also has basic tool kits available for purchase on the classes page please note studio kit does not include serrated rib.

Instructor: Marta Kaemmer

Dates: June 8th - 29th ( 4 sessions)

Time: Mondays, 10:30am - 1.30pm

Open to all skill levels

This class will dive into the handbuilding techniques of pinching and coiling. Learn the ins and outs of how these can work to create a variety of forms from functional ware to sculptural pieces. Hand building pottery is generally a slower process than wheel throwing, which provides possibilities for exploring the feeling of clay and opportunities for discovery of forms.

Through demonstrations of each technique the students will be encouraged to experiment with their own ideas for objects, both functional and sculptural. We will also discuss glazing and decorative techniques.

This class is open to all levels. More experienced students can work on their own projects with guidance from the teacher.

Suggested materials

  • Fettling knife

  • Pin tool

  • Metal ribs (one smooth and one serrated)

  • Sponge

  • Wooden tools for getting in small corners

  • Apron and a hand towel (although clay does wash out of clothes)

Here is some affordable tools from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/2pcs-Wooden-Fettling-Pottery-Sculpting-Modeling/dp/B085GFF58T

https://www.amazon.com/Kemper-Tools-Clay-Sculpture-Serrated/dp/B00SX9KGXQ

The studio also has basic tool kits available for purchase on the classes page please note studio kit does not include serrated rib.

About Marta

Born in Zimbabwe, Marta spent her teenage and college years in the Midwest before moving to Austria. She returned to the US to earn her Master of Fine Arts from Boston University in 2011. Trained as a painter, her interest in materials has kept her moving between media and including printmaking, textiles, sculpture and ceramics in her work. Her work is process based with a strong interest in color, patterns, texture, and form. She has taught painting and ceramics at various art centers in the Boston area including Decordova in Lincoln, New Art Center, Newton, Lexington Arts and Crafts, Lexington, Score and Slip, Beverly, and Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown.