Coil Building Moon Jars

Join us for a three-day hand-building workshop exploring coiling as both a meditative practice and a precise construction method. Visiting artist Joanne Seongweon Lee will guide participants through techniques for rolling thin, consistent coils and building refined, structurally sound forms.

Beginning with foundational vessels such as cups and cylinders, students will gradually expand into bowls, domed forms, and ultimately a Moon Jar. Through live demonstrations and focused hands-on practice, participants will deepen their understanding of structure, proportion, and surface while strengthening control and intention in their making.

This workshop is well-suited for students with some hand-building experience who are ready to refine their skills and explore coil construction at a higher level.

Dates
Wednesday, September 30 – Friday, October 2
10am – 3pm daily
(Each day includes a 30-minute lunch break–lunch is not provided).

Location
Green & Bisque Clayhouse
1563 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104

• One 25 lb bag of B-Mix clay

• Bisque firing for all participants

• Glaze firing for Clayhouse Members and currently enrolled students (using member/student inches)

• Shared studio tools, work boards, and materials

• Demonstrations and personalized instruction throughout the workshop

Additional clay will be available for purchase if needed.

What’s Not Included

• Lunch (please bring your own food, snacks, and water bottle)

• Glaze firing for non-Clayhouse members (optional $20 flat fee, payable on the final day of the workshop)

• Personal specialty tools (see recommended supply list if you wish to bring your own banding wheel and preferred tools)

Recommended Supply List

Participants are encouraged to bring the following tools if possible. The studio will have some shared supplies available; however, quantities may be limited.

• Shimpo Banding Wheel BW-18LC (7" diameter) — highly recommended if you own one. The studio will have Laguna banding wheels available for shared use.

• Two 1/8" thickness sticks (limited studio supply)

• Wooden modeling tool

• Rolling pin (limited studio supply)

• Blue tape or painter’s tape (limited studio supply)

• A few sheets of print paper (limited studio supply)

• Sharp clay knife

• Mudtools polymer ribs:

  • Shape 1 Red

  • Shape 1 Blue

  • Small Bowl Polymer Rib (Green, Medium)

• Mudtools Long Scraper Stainless Rib SSL18

• One thin paintbrush (limited studio supply)

Bringing your own tools is recommended to ensure you have consistent access throughout the workshop.

$475

• Can beginners take this workshop?

  This workshop is intended for participants with intermediate handbuilding experience and may not be suitable for beginners.

• How much time do I have to finish my pieces after the workshop?

  All pieces must be completed within 30 days of the workshop.

• Is the studio providing lunch?

  Lunch is not being provided, please plan to bring your own lunch. We have a refrigerator available to store your food and drinks.

Important Note: All refunds will incur a $20 processing fee.

Due to high demand, cancellations must be made before Sunday, August 30th to receive a full refund, less the processing fee. Cancellations made after August 30th are eligible to receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made after Sunday, September 13th, are not eligible for a refund. There are no refunds once the workshop has begun. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.