{"product_id":"two-day-intensive-masterclass-with-evgeny-pokidaev","title":"Two day intensive masterclass with Evgeny Pokidaev","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-DAY WHEEL THROWING INTENSIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 2 days\u003cbr\u003eSchedule: 10:00–17:00, including a 1-hour lunch break (lunch is included)\u003cbr\u003eGroup size: Up to 9 participants\u003cbr\u003eLevel: Experienced potters \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Alike Pottery Studio, Jagiellońska 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePrevious experience: Required — participants should be able to confidently center and throw with 1 kg of clay or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE INTENSIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-day intensive is designed for experienced potters who already have a strong foundation in wheel throwing and want to develop their technique in a concentrated, fast-paced format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we have only two days together, the workshop moves quickly and covers a substantial amount of material. Participants should already be comfortable working independently at the wheel and be able to confidently center and throw with at least 1 kg of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is on strengthening essential technique, developing greater control over form, learning advanced shaping and necking methods, and gradually increasing working weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe program is structured, but I work with each participant individually. Everyone can adapt the exercises to their own experience, goals, and working weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 1 — FOUNDATIONS \u0026amp; ADVANCED FORM DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning — Cylinders and Technical Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe begin with cylinders, using them as a way to refine the essential mechanics of throwing and identify technical limitations that may become more significant when working with larger amounts of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecentering and clay control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eefficient opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epulling walls with consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewall thickness and clay distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody position and efficient movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprecision and repeatability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim is not to return to beginner exercises, but to make the foundation stronger, cleaner, and more efficient before moving into more complex forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfternoon — Form Development \u0026amp; Advanced Shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second half of the day, we move from the cylinder into form development and advanced shaping techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating and controlling volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstanding proportions and curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoving clay efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping intentional silhouettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvanced shaping techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintaining control while increasing complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is on understanding how to deliberately build a form rather than simply responding to what happens on the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 2 — NECKING, VASES, BOTTLES \u0026amp; INCREASING WEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning — Advanced Necking Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first half of Day 2 is dedicated to narrowing and controlling the neck — one of the most important skills for creating vases, bottles, and more complex closed forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtrolled narrowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvanced necking techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintaining wall quality while reducing the opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtrolling shoulders and transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping and refining neck proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintaining stability throughout the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfternoon — Bringing Everything Together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter lunch, we combine the techniques from both days and apply them to complete forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants work on different vases and bottles while gradually increasing their working weight according to their individual level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to connect centering, wall development, volume, shaping, necking, proportion, and clay control into one continuous process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIVIDUAL APPROACH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an intensive workshop, but progress remains individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants are not expected to make identical objects or work with the same amount of clay. I work with each person at their current level, helping them identify technical limitations and choose the next appropriate challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some participants, this may mean improving precision and consistency. For others, it may mean increasing working weight or developing more complex forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the second day, I can also provide additional demonstrations based on the interests and requests of the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants are welcome to ask about particular forms, techniques, or technical problems. When useful for the group, I am happy to incorporate these demonstrations into the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the two-day format is to use our time as efficiently as possible: strengthen the foundation, introduce advanced techniques, and give experienced potters practical tools they can continue developing in their own studio practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe pieces made during this workshop are intended purely as practice pieces. There will be no glazing or firing, and works will not be kept. The emphasis is entirely on learning, experimentation, and refining technique rather than producing finished objects.\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","brand":"Instructor: Evgeny Pokidaev","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55237020188999,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/2423\/0853\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-26at09.34.22_2.jpg?v=1785115873","url":"https:\/\/alike.pl\/products\/two-day-intensive-masterclass-with-evgeny-pokidaev","provider":"Alike Pottery Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}