Throwing Large Workshop

Throwing Large Pottery: Coiling on the Wheel Workshop with Andy Rangel

July 18 | 11am–4pm
The Clay Department | San Antonio, Texas
$175 per person

($125 workshop fee + $50 materials fee for clay and torch)

Lunch included.

Limited to 6 potters

Want to learn how to make larger pottery without centering massive amounts of clay? Join ceramic artist Andy Rangel for an immersive workshop focused on building large ceramic forms using coiling techniques on the pottery wheel.

This hands-on pottery workshop teaches an efficient approach to creating large vases, vessels, planters, and sculptural forms by combining wheel throwing and coil building. Rather than throwing a large piece from a single mound of clay, participants will learn how to add and blend coils on the wheel to build height, maintain strength, and achieve greater control over larger forms.

During this ceramics workshop, Andy will demonstrate:

• How to build large pottery forms using coils on the wheel
• Techniques for creating taller and wider vessels with less strain on the body
• Strategies for maintaining even wall thickness and structural integrity
• Torch techniques for managing moisture while building
• Methods for preventing cracking, warping, and collapse
• Professional studio workflows for producing large-scale pottery efficiently

Students will work alongside Andy throughout the day and receive personalized instruction and feedback tailored to their experience level.

Each participant will receive 25 pounds of clay and a torch to use during the workshop and take home afterward, including any pieces or practice forms created during class. No firing is included. This workshop is focused on learning large-form pottery techniques and developing skills that can be applied in your own studio practice.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for intermediate and advanced potters looking to improve their wheel throwing skills, explore large-scale ceramics, and learn alternative methods for creating larger pottery forms.

Workshop Highlights

• Large pottery techniques
• Coiling on the pottery wheel
• Large vessel construction
• Ceramic form development
• Wheel throwing skill building
• Small-group instruction
• Professional ceramic studio techniques

With only six spots available, participants will receive extensive one-on-one guidance throughout the day.

Please Note: Due to the nature of traveling instructors, all workshop registrations are final. No refunds or transfers.

The Clay Department is a pottery studio and ceramics education center located in San Antonio, Texas, offering pottery classes, ceramic workshops, wheel throwing instruction, handbuilding classes, and visiting artist experiences for clay enthusiasts of all skill levels.