Jan
18
12:00 PM12:00
Nov
15
1:30 PM13:30
Teapot Workshop on the Wheel with Miki
Wheel thrown teapot for workshop with Miki Shim at Clay Life Art Studio in San Mateo, California.
Oct
18
to Oct 20
Teapot Master Class @Wilson Park Ceramics
Welcome to the unique experience of creating a functional work of art over the course of a weekend. You must be comfortable quickly centering and throwing at least 2 pounds of clay to keep up with the pace that allows us to achieve this thing of beauty in this considered timeframe.
Please bring your own throwing tools and apron. Teapot specific tools will be provided. Materials fee $30.
Please note the following schedule:
Friday: 6pm-9pm, demonstration and making body forms
Saturday: 12pm-5pm, demonstration, trimming and throwing off the hump
Sunday: 11pm-4pm, demonstration, trimming and construction. glaze demo.
Register Here or visit Wilson Park Ceramics
Aug
29
to Sep 11
Korean Ceramics Tour 2024
Back by popular demand, The Spectacular Korean Ceramics Tour is scheduled for August 29-September 11, 2024. Tour includes museums, historical sights and interests in Seoul and Icheon Ceramics Village, plus artist studio visits in Yeoju, Geochang and Ulsan.
Tour participants will also have the oportunity to show in a group exhibition, work hands-on with Naked Raku artist, Kim YoungSoo, cobalt painting or Wheels demo at NamYangDoYe in Icheon, throwing workshop at MoonDoBang in SuWon, and fire the Korean traditional Mangdenggi woodfire kiln with Shin YoungTaek in Geochang. (Some activities may change.)
Aug
3
to Aug 4
2-day Teapot Workshop August 3 & 4, 2024 @Colibrie Pottery Studio, San Jose
Colibri Pottery Studio welcomes Miki Shim, a Bay Area ceramic artists known for her teapot forms to teach a 2-day hands-on teapot making workshop.
First day will be throwing on the wheel for each element of the teapot: body form, fitted lids, dripless spout and various handle options. On the second day, we will trim and construct our teapots using her best practices methods of making tea strainers, attaching spouts and considerations for handles. Glazing techniques will be demonstrated.
Register: www.colibripotterystudio.com
Fee: $297
Colibri Pottery Studio is located 1620 Old Oakland Road, Suite D102, San Jose, CA.
Workshop is Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4, 2024, 10am -5pm each day. Participants should should bring basic throwing tools and lunch. This workshop is best suited for those who are able to center up to 2 lbs of clay, make a uniform cylinder with ease and able to follow along with the artist.
For more information, email info@colibripotterystudio.com
Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00
Stoked : A Woodfire Workshop : Unloading Dec. 16, 2023
Stoked will finish the workshop with a reveal of the firing at Springvalley Anagama in San Jose, CA
Stoked : A woodfire workshop with Miki Shim
This introduction to wood firing with Miki Shim will cover the basics of creating work, firing a wood burning kiln and learning the etiquette of being part of a wood fire community.
This workshop is recommended for members with Intermediate level experience (throwing or handbuilding) and students who have taken at least two 6-week classes at our studio.
Week One : December 1, 2, & 3: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3-day work weekend in the studio
We will explore forms and surface textures that highlight the effects from firing in a wood burning soda kiln.
Week Two : December 8, 9, & 10: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3-day work weekend at the kiln (Spring Valley Anagama)
We will meet at the kiln site to prep our bisqueware, glaze and load the kiln.
a 2 day firing will start on Saturday morning and continue into the night for 24 hours until we reach temperature and add soda/salt solution.
Week Three : December 16: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kiln Opening and Clean-up (Spring Valley Anagama)
We will open the kiln and unload together to review the results of the firing.
Clean-up of the kiln and kiln site will follow as part of our wood fire community responsibilities.
Attendance is mandatory for all the date listed. Please plan accordingly.
Additional clay and kiln space available for purchase. All participants must use workshop clay, one bag included in the price.
Any questions? Please email carla@southbayceramics.com
Fees: $1100 for full, 7-day workshop. Partial session not available.
Register at South Bay Ceramics
Dec
8
to Dec 10
Stoked : A Woodfire Workshop : Firing Dec. 8, 9, & 10, 2023
Stoked will continue with a 1-day loading and 2 days firing at Springvalley Anagama in San Jose, CA
Stoked : A woodfire workshop with Miki Shim
This introduction to wood firing with Miki Shim will cover the basics of creating work, firing a wood burning kiln and learning the etiquette of being part of a wood fire community.
This workshop is recommended for members with Intermediate level experience (throwing or handbuilding) and students who have taken at least two 6-week classes at our studio.
Week One : December 1, 2, & 3: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3-day work weekend in the studio
We will explore forms and surface textures that highlight the effects from firing in a wood burning soda kiln.
Week Two : December 8, 9, & 10: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3-day work weekend at the kiln (Spring Valley Anagama)
We will meet at the kiln site to prep our bisqueware, glaze and load the kiln.
a 2 day firing will start on Saturday morning and continue into the night for 24 hours until we reach temperature and add soda/salt solution.
Week Three : December 16: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kiln Opening and Clean-up (Spring Valley Anagama)
We will open the kiln and unload together to review the results of the firing.
Clean-up of the kiln and kiln site will follow as part of our wood fire community responsibilities.
Attendance is mandatory for all the date listed. Please plan accordingly.
Additional clay and kiln space available for purchase. All participants must use workshop clay, one bag included in the price.
Any questions? Please email carla@southbayceramics.com
Dec
1
to Dec 3
Stoked : A Woodfire Workshop : Making Dec. 1, 2, & 3, 2023
Stoked will begin with a 3-day making session at South Bay Ceramics in Mountain View. CA
Stoked : A woodfire workshop with Miki Shim
This introduction to wood firing with Miki Shim will cover the basics of creating work, firing a wood burning kiln and learning the etiquette of being part of a wood fire community.
This workshop is recommended for members with Intermediate level experience (throwing or handbuilding) and students who have taken at least two 6-week classes at our studio.
Week One : December 1, 2, & 3: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3-day work weekend in the studio
We will explore forms and surface textures that highlight the effects from firing in a wood burning soda kiln.
Week Two : December 8, 9, & 10: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3-day work weekend at the kiln (Spring Valley Anagama)
We will meet at the kiln site to prep our bisqueware, glaze and load the kiln.
a 2 day firing will start on Saturday morning and continue into the night for 24 hours until we reach temperature and add soda/salt solution.
Week Three : December 16: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kiln Opening and Clean-up (Spring Valley Anagama)
We will open the kiln and unload together to review the results of the firing.
Clean-up of the kiln and kiln site will follow as part of our wood fire community responsibilities.
Attendance is mandatory for all the date listed. Please plan accordingly.
Additional clay and kiln space available for purchase. All participants must use workshop clay, one bag included in the price.
Any questions? Please email carla@southbayceramics.com
Nov
18
to Nov 19
Teapot Workshop : Wheel : November 18, 2023
Join me for a two day workshop to make some teapots on the wheel and as time and energy permitting, a full tea service!
We will cover basic tea body types, lid forms and fitting, designing a handle and most importantly, constructing a spout that doesn’t dribble! Glazing for success will be demonstrated.
You should be able to center and make a proper even-walled cylinder using 1.5 lbs of clay to make this workshop worthwhile.
Advanced potters will take advantage of exploring forms and construction to create a full tea service.
Teapot Workshop @MudWorks_Pottery_Ca
Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2023
7523 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA
Registration opens Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Please contact MudWorks Pottery for inquiries.
Aug
31
to Sep 12
Ceramics Tour : 12 days in Korea
August 31 - September 12, 2023
Participants on this tour will see ceramics related visits to museums and artist studios in Seoul, Busan, Icheon, Yeoju, Bundang and Geochang, and participate in a group exhibition along side local artists. Once you arrive in Seoul, all workshop fees, accommodations, meals and travel is covered.
What’s included:
Group exhibition with local artists group
1-day workshop with @moondobang
5-day wood fire workshop with @youngtaek_shin
1-day Naked Raku workshop with @young.soo.kim
Seoul sights
Busan sights
Icheon Ceramics Village
Please see registration information in the main menu : Ceramics Tour : 12 days in Korea
Jul
16
10:00 PM22:00
2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto
ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto
July 15 & 16, 2023, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, California
It will be my 9th year participating in this juried show along with over 100 other clay and glass artists of California. Meet artists and shop unique and one of a kind artworks. Plus, there will be food vendors, activities for kids and artist demonstrations on both days.
I will be featuring new work and also new collaborative work with Lance Rutter.
Hope you will add this to your calendar! See you in July!
Jun
24
10:00 AM10:00
Wine Country Teapot Workshop and Wine Tasting. $325
Hand built teapot workshop with Miki Shim and wine tasting hosted by Quail Run Wines in Sonoma Valley, California.