Altered Porcelain Forms with Yoo Sung

Overview Join us for a two-day workshop focused on all things porcelain: Altered Porcelain Forms with Yoo Sung! This two-day workshop will focus on thrown porcelain and alteration strategy through demonstration and hands-on making. Participants will explore how to build stable, intentional forms on day one, followed by trimming and profile alteration on day two to develop organic flow and natural expression in their work. You will be practicing these techniques under the guidance and supervision from Yoo Sung. Location and Dates Still Life Studio // Santa Monica 850 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 This is a two-day workshop meeting on: Saturday, September 26th: 10:00am-4pm Sunday, September 27th: 10:00am-4pm Workshop Description Day 1: Thrown Porcelain + Structural Foundations Introduction to throwing porcelain with an emphasis on stability and controlled construction Demonstrations of foundational forms designed to support later alteration Building strong, well-balanced forms as the base for expressive modification Focused throwing session to establish structure and proportion Day 2: Trimming + Profile Alteration Strategies Trimming techniques to refine and support altered porcelain forms Developing forms through continued profile adjustments Exploring natural flow and organic expression through subtle structural changes Finishing considerations for surface, balance, and overall form development This workshop is suitable for those with basic throwing experience through to more advanced practitioners. Throwing experience is required.  A 25lb bag of Babu cone 10 porcelain and bisque firing is included in the workshop fee. Participants also have the option to access our studio glazes and glaze fire their piece for an additional fee of 2 cents per cubic inch. Participants may make and fire up to (2) pieces with a size limit of 8" x 5" x 5" per piece. About The Artist Since his youth, Yoo Sung loved to make and draw. He attended Icheon Design & Ceramics Highschool and upon graduating, he continued a 30 year professional career starting by working at traditional Buncheong and porcelain production studios. He developed the skills that allowed him to open his own practice in 2005. Yoo Sung’s formal training began with traditional Korean pottery, but his white porcelain work expresses modern sensibility that is added to or subtracted from the teachings of traditional motifs. Workshops during his very first visit to the US will focus on teaware and tea sets. Participants will learn to make each element of the tea service with attention to detail, function, and form. Policies By enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver. There is a cancellation fee of $20 for all workshops. Cancellations made 4 or more days before the date of class will be refunded minus this fee. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. We cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate. Our classes are for adults. If you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.