Expressive Tea Bowls
In this weekend workshop we will be throwing expressive, dancing, tea bowls. On the Saturday, we’ll first have a look at some tea bowls, identifying some key elements, and then get to work on throwing off the hump on a slow wheel, using some traditional techniques and tools.
On Sunday, we’ll return to trim our pieces, using handmade tools, decorating with slip, handmade hakame brushes, combs and found iron oxide.
The following Saturday, we’ll meet to glaze our pieces, using three shino glazes, which will then be fired in my gas kiln.
Tea bowls and tea ceremony are one of my great pleasures. I’m very excited to share this passion with beginner and experienced potters alike. Throwing tea bowls is a quiet meditation open to everyone.
Saturday – 3 hours
Sunday – 3 hours
Saturday – 2 hours