{"product_id":"3-hour-live-pottery-demonstration-with-evgenii-pokidaev","title":"3-Hour Live Pottery Demonstration with Evgenii Pokidaev","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-Hour Live Pottery Demonstration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 3 hours, starting at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Live demonstration \u0026amp; talk\u003cbr\u003eRecommended audience: Up to approximately 30 participants\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Granfesta Winebar near Alike Pottery Studio (address: Kłopotowskiego 11, Warszawa)\u003cbr\u003eLevel: Open to different experience levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Demo Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemo Talk is a three-hour live pottery demonstration designed to give participants an intensive look into my approach to throwing, form, clay control, and decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the session, I work continuously at the wheel while explaining not only what I am doing, but why I am doing it. I share the principles, techniques, and practical observations that shape my work, moving gradually from fundamental throwing skills toward more advanced methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format allows participants to observe the process closely, ask questions, and gain insight into techniques that are normally explored in much greater depth during my multi-day intensive workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an ideal format for people who would like to learn from my approach but may not have the opportunity to attend a full intensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Fundamentals of Throwing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe demonstration begins with the essential principles that form the foundation of wheel throwing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* centering\u003cbr\u003e* opening the clay\u003cbr\u003e* pulling and developing the walls\u003cbr\u003e* understanding proportions and basic form development\u003cbr\u003e* efficient use of movement, pressure, and body position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating these only as beginner techniques, I show how strong fundamentals remain essential when moving toward larger and more complex forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Increasing Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the demonstration progresses, I gradually increase the amount of clay and introduce the principles of working with larger weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants can observe how technique, body mechanics, timing, and clay management change as the scale increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Advanced Clay Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI demonstrate more advanced methods of controlling and manipulating clay on the wheel, with particular attention to precision, stability, efficiency, and intentional form-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is on understanding how the material behaves and how to maintain control while pushing it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Korean Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session includes a demonstration of a Korean throwing technique that I use in my practice and teach during my longer intensive workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI explain the logic behind the process, the sequence of movements, and how this approach can be applied to working with larger and more demanding forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Advanced Decorating Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final part of the demonstration explores advanced approaches to decorating and transforming thrown forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI demonstrate techniques that allow the surface and character of a piece to develop beyond the initial throwing process, while explaining how decoration can become an integral part of the form rather than simply an addition to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Participants Can Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of three hours, participants will see a concentrated selection of demonstrations and techniques normally presented across my multi-day intensive workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis is not simply on watching finished pieces being made. The goal is to make the process understandable: to explain the decisions, movements, technical challenges, and possibilities behind each stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants leave with new ideas, practical observations, and techniques that they can explore further in their own studio practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemo Talk is an opportunity to watch, ask questions, understand the process, and experience a broad overview of my approach to working with clay — all within one focused three-hour session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"73\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eCancellation Policy: \u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants may cancel their booking and receive a full refund up to two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled start of the workshop. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the start date are not eligible for a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkshops will be conducted in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also invite you for a Two-Day Masterclass with Evgenii on Saturday and Sunday 21\u0026amp;22th of Nov. You can check the details \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alike.pl\/products\/two-day-intensive-masterclass-with-evgeny-pokidaev\" title=\"Two Day Masterclass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instructor: Evgeny Pokidaev","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55237497422151,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/2423\/0853\/files\/IMG_7947_JPG.webp?v=1790892743","url":"https:\/\/alike.pl\/products\/3-hour-live-pottery-demonstration-with-evgenii-pokidaev","provider":"Alike Pottery Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}