Live Online Workshop
Korean Wheel Throwing
Date & Time
October 8 • 6:30–8:30PM EDT (New York)
Learn the techniques and principles behind throwing taller, stronger cylinders with greater control and less effort in this 2-hour live demonstration workshop.
Yoon Hee Kim demonstrates the core principles of Korean wheel throwing through a live demonstration. Throw along as we begin with a 10 inch (25 cm) cylinder, then gradually build the techniques needed to throw cylinders up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall. Learn practical techniques that can be applied to a wide range of tall wheel thrown forms, including Moon Jars. The workshop concludes with a live Q&A.
What You’ll Learn
❋ Korean Wheel Throwing Techniques
Learn traditional Korean wheel throwing techniques directly from a Korean ceramic artist, taught in English. The cylinder is the foundation of every great Moon Jar. Watch a simple cylinder become a traditional Korean Moon Jar .
❋ Throw Taller with Confidence
Discover how leverage, body alignment, and efficient movement can help you throw taller forms with less effort, greater stability, and improved accuracy.
❋ Live Recording Included
A recording of the live workshop will be available for 14 days after class so you can revisit the demonstrations and practice at your own pace.
❋ Live Demonstration and Q&A
Watch the complete process from start to finish and receive answers to your specific throwing questions in real time.
❋ Efficient Clay Preparation
Learn how to prepare and position clay for successful tall forms before the first pull, setting the foundation for greater height and consistency.
Date & Time
October 8 • 6:30–8:30PM EDT (New York)
Learn the techniques and principles behind throwing taller, stronger cylinders with greater control and less effort in this 2-hour live demonstration workshop.
Yoon Hee Kim demonstrates the core principles of Korean wheel throwing through a live demonstration. Throw along as we begin with a 10 inch (25 cm) cylinder, then gradually build the techniques needed to throw cylinders up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall. Learn practical techniques that can be applied to a wide range of tall wheel thrown forms, including Moon Jars. The workshop concludes with a live Q&A.
About the Instructor
Yoon Hee Kim is a Korean ceramic artist based in the United States and the founder of Yoon Lab Ceramics. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in traditional Korean wheel throwing techniques, with a particular focus on Moon Jars, larger forms, and mindful making. She earned her BFA in Design from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and trained in South Korea under master potters, where she spent years studying traditional Korean ceramics. Today, she shares her practice through in person and online workshops, teaching potters around the world the techniques and principles that have shaped her approach to clay.Prerequisites & Materials
Suitable for potters of all skill levels who are comfortable centering clay and throwing a small cylinder. Participants are welcome to throw along as we begin with a 10 in (25 cm) tall cylinder, then gradually build the techniques needed to throw cylinders up to 20 in (50 cm) tall.
Please prepare five separate portions of well wedged clay before class. Use the clay body you are most comfortable with. I will be demonstrating with porcelain clay.
Target cylinder diameter: approximately 4.5 in (11 cm)
1 kg (2.2 lb) → 10 in (25 cm) tall cylinder
2 kg (4.4 lb) → 13 in (33 cm) tall cylinder
3 kg (6.6 lb) → 16 in (40 cm) tall cylinder
4 kg (8.8 lb) → 18 in (46 cm) tall cylinder
4.5 kg (9.9 lb) → 20 in (50 cm) tall cylinder
Frequently Asked Questions
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The workshop will be hosted live on Zoom. Access details will be emailed after registration.
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Yes. The workshop is taught entirely in English by Korean ceramic artist Yoon Kim.
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Participants are welcome to throw along on their own wheel during the live workshop. However, the workshop can also be enjoyed off the wheel if you prefer to watch, take notes, and practice later.
Many students find it helpful to focus on observing the demonstrations and techniques during the live session, then revisit the recording while practicing at their own pace. A workshop replay will be available for 7 days after the class.
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Yes. The workshop includes a live Q&A session where participants can ask questions throughout the demonstration.
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Yes. A recording of the workshop will be available for 14 days after the live session so you can revisit the demonstrations and practice at your own pace.
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The live workshop is approximately 2-hour long and includes a complete demonstration along with time for questions. A recording of the workshop will be available for 14 days after the class.
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You will still receive access to the recording for 7 days after the workshop.
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All registrations for live online workshops are non refundable. If you are unable to attend, you will still receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days.
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Thursday, October 8
🇺🇸 New York: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM EDT
🇺🇸 Los Angeles: 3:30 PM–5:30 PM PDTFriday, October 9
🇫🇷 Paris: 12:30 AM–2:30 AM CEST
🇸🇬 Singapore: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM SGT
🇰🇷 Seoul: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM KST
🇦🇺 Sydney: 9:30 AM–11:30 AM AEDT