Throwing Off the Hump: 2 Day Pottery Workshop with Artist Yoon Hee Kim

Name: Throwing Off the Hump: 2 Day Pottery Workshop with Artist Yoon Hee Kim
Start: 2026-02-07T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-08T14:30:00-05:00
Location: 3615 Ventura Dr W, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33811

Schedule

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3615 Ventura Dr W, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33811 | Lakeland, FL

This 2-day pottery wheel workshop will take your experience to new heights with greater control, efficiency & shape repetition.
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FOCUS:
Discover timeless Korean wheel-throwing techniques to center large amounts of clay and effortlessly create identical forms off the hump.
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BENEFIT:
Refine your throwing precision, speed, and consistency—so you can craft cohesive, professional-quality sets with confidence and ease.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Yoon Hee Kim creates timeless ceramics rooted in Korean heritage, inspired by nature, and crafted for mindful living. She has led workshops worldwide—both online and in person—and has collaborated with renowned ceramic masters across the globe.
Founded in New York, her studio Yoon Lab Ceramics produces limited-edition pieces that celebrate organic textures and the quiet beauty of nature. Each work is carefully handcrafted, blending traditional Korean artistry with modern design.
Yoon studied Visual Design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has devoted herself to ceramics since 2017.
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MATERIALS PROVIDED:
All tools, including a towel for use during class, and a box and shredded paper for safely transporting your finished pieces home.
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WORKSHOP SYLLABUS:
DAY 1 – FEBRUARY 7, 2026: Large Clay Centering & Cylinders
• Learn the benefits of “throwing off the hump”
• Practice centering large amounts of clay with stability
and ease
• Explore coning up and down to build clay control
• Open the clay and pull even, straight-walled cylinders
• Goal: Build confidence with larger clay and create
strong, consistent vertical forms
DAY 2 – FEBRUARY 8, 2026: Shaping & Repetition
• Learn how to measure for uniformity (using a tombo
stick or calipers)
• Throw a set of matching forms
• Focus on rhythm, proportion, and refining shapes
Morning refreshments and daily lunch included.
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SKILL LEVEL: This workshop is best suited for intermediate to advanced potters who can comfortably and consistently center at least 7 lbs of clay.
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SKILLS GAINED:
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the technical skills to throw multiple matching forms with ease and significantly improve your efficiency.
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RSVP:
Email [email protected] or send a DM to @randyglotfeltypottery on Instagram.
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LOCATION:
Randy Glotfelty Pottery at Jen-Ken Kilns
3615 Ventura Drive West | Lakeland, FL 33811
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EVENT HOTEL:
Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland-South Polk Parkway
3630 Lakeside Village Blvd | Lakeland, FL 33803