Join Saskatchewan ceramic artist Claude Morin for a focused four-hour workshop exploring height, studying the esthetics of asymmetry through movement and altered form in clay.

During this workshop, Claude will guide participants through techniques for gaining more height while maintaining even walls, balance and control. You’ll then explore how to reshape thrown pots to create movement, asymmetry and distinctive new profiles. The workshop will finish with the construction of an altered slab-built platter, bringing the same experimental approach to hand-building.

This workshop is designed for intermediate potters. Participants must be able to centre clay independently and should be comfortable opening clay, pulling walls and throwing a basic cylinder. Completion of Ceramics 101 at Saskatoon Makerspace or equivalent wheel-throwing experience is required. This workshop is not suitable for first-time potters.

Claude Morin is a Moose Jaw ceramic artist whose practice draws from prairie landscapes, organic forms and a responsive relationship with clay and firing. His work has been exhibited throughout Saskatchewan and Quebec, as well as internationally. 

What’s included: All clay, shared tools, use of the pottery wheels and studio equipment, expert instruction and bisque firing of completed workshop pieces.

What to bring: A towel you do not mind getting dirty. Participants are also welcome to bring their favourite throwing, shaping or altering tools.

Participants who are not Makerspace members can book a time the following week to trim the pieces and will be contacted when their work is ready for pickup following the bisque firing.