Entry Level: open to all skill levels


Description

This 3h 45m pre-recorded workshop with Mitch Iburg discusses the Tea Bowl and its historical, cultural, and aesthetic significance.

This class will begin with a brief overview of the Tea Bowl and its connection to the tea drinking traditions of China, Korea, and Japan. We will examine its role in the Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu) and how the Tea Bowl can be viewed as a reflection of many evolving cultural influences and historical events. Additionally, we will talk the Tea Bowl’s relationship to the aesthetic principle of Wabi Sabi, examine various styles made throughout history, and look at works made by contemporary artists who have brought new life to the art form.

Following this discussion, instructor Mitch Iburg will demonstrate several forming and trimming methods he uses to create his tea ware - emphasizing the way technique, tools, and clay body can coalesce to influence the expression of a piece.

Students are encouraged to use these methods to develop their own unique ceramic objects.

Upon purchasing you will receive an email with a PDF download which includes a link to the workshop recording. If you do not receive this email within an hour of purchasing, please check your spam folder.