Classes
I love to share the experience of connecting with self through the earthy grounding work of forming and firing clay.
"It's the clay we are forming, and ourselves as well"
PAULUS BERHENSON
PINCH POTTERY AND THE COLOR OF CLAY
to center here means to
move the clay with the energy of ones core
so that it is easily takes on new useful form
On Attention:
The faculty of voluntarily bringing back a wandering attention over and over again is the very root of judgement, character, and will. ….
An education that could improve this education would be the education par excellence .
William James: The Principles of Psychology
I can think of no finer meditation than focusing at the wheel. One centers, breathes, experiences their body, mind, and hands with the attention brought back again and again to what is right in front of you. It's beautiful! Chris Baskin
AND THEN THERE IS FIRE
reduction cool
PRESSURE AND FIRE combine at the right moment in the cycle.
side stoking
adding smaller sticks to fireboxes in the middle of the 30 foot long kiln.
the firebox
the front of the chamber holds an engine of coals that build heat over days and naturally glazes the clay pieces inside.
Small group classes
I can work together with you to create a small group class for working on the potter's wheel, for hand-building, or making work for a specific wood or soda firing. I also teach a cone 6 glaze class to help people better understand glaze science and chemistry and to see glazes form a multitude of perspectives.
One to one instruction:
Develop in your own direction and have personalized instruction and guidance.
Design, direct, and complete your own course of study and or project.
2 hour sessions, 5 session minimum. $500
Please email me to register or inquire further if you have a genuine interest! chrisbaskinstudio@chrisbaskin.com
I love to share the experience of connecting with self through the earthy grounding work of forming and firing clay.