Complex Wheel-Thrown Forms with Jotham Hung
This hands-on workshop will help participants develop skills and confidence on the wheel, focusing on creating more complex forms. We’ll cover altered forms, throwing off-the-hump, and more, including chawans and yunomi. It’s recommended that students have at least intermediate-level wheel-throwing skills and be comfortable centering 2-3 pounds of clay.
Schedule:
Saturday, November 16th
1pm - 3pm: Introduction and Demos
Demonstrations: Tall cylinders, altered vases, bottle forms, moon jars, throwing off-the-hump
3pm - 3:30pm: Coffee break
3:30pm - 6pm: Hands-on practice with assistance
Sunday, November 17th
1pm - 3pm: Introduction and Demos
Demonstrations: Trimming, altering, deconstructing & reconstructing sculptural forms
3pm - 3:30pm: Coffee break
3:30pm - 6pm: Hands-on practice with assistance
Biography & Statement
Jotham Hung is a Taiwanese-American ceramic artist born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. His work explores an interplay between clay and story-telling, specifically referencing folklore and narratives echoing his formative years.
Jotham’s ceramic work highlights regenerative practices, utilizing remnants of what would traditionally be deemed as “waste” or “mistakes” to create a unique visual language. The surfaces of these hand-thrown forms sometimes capture fragments of broken pots, exploded pieces from the kiln, or excess material from the making process. These themes directly relate to the scarcity mindset that children of immigrant-parent households sometimes hold, especially how perceived value within objects are dictated in certain socio-economical structures. Alternatively, themes of deconstruction & reconstruction, damage & repair are integrated into the work, expressing the connection between humans and art.
Having over a decade of experience within the ceramics field, Jotham has taught and lectured at various institutions including ArtCenter College of Design, the American Museum of Ceramic Art, and Xiem Clay Center. His work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and showrooms throughout the United States and internationally.
The Artist on their Process
“Every piece I make begins on the pottery wheel. The textural qualities on the surface are created by incorporating elements of clay “waste”, recycled trimmings, fragments of broken pottery, and mishaps from the elemental nature of the firing process. The theme of deconstruction and reconstruction are integrated into how I form the work, highlighting the volatile and cyclical nature of the medium. The materials used in each piece are high-fire stoneware clay bodies along with ceramic glaze that are fired up to 2300 F in the kiln.”
This Workshop is a 2-day workshop without additional access to the studio.
Please note that we reserve the right to cancel the class if the minimum enrollment requirement is not met.