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SUMMARY:Karatsu - Japanese wheelthrowing masterclass 
DTSTAMP:20260728T025034Z
DTSTART:20260904T073000Z
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DESCRIPTION:VIGTIGT: Event-info er hentet tirsdag den 28. juli 2026 kl. 02.
	50. Hold øje med evt. opdateringer her: https://ry.dk/det-sker-i-ry/2331-k
	aratsu-japanese-wheelthrowing-masterclass/\n\n\nThis masterclass focuses o
	n wheel-throwing techniques within the Karatsu ceramic tradition. Known fo
	r its direct approach and strong connection to natural materials\, Karatsu
	 ware has been an important part of Japanese pottery for centuries.\n\nThr
	owing techniques\, forms and traditions of Karatsu pottery\n\nJoin this ma
	sterclass to explore wheel-throwing techniques inspired by the Karatsu cer
	amic tradition. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice\, participant
	s will work with traditional forms and methods that reflect the direct\, f
	unctional approach of Karatsu pottery.\n\nDates: 4th - 6th of September\, 
	2026\n\nLocation: LerKalaset\, Ry\, Denmark\n\nDuration: 3 days\n\nTeachin
	g hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (including 1-hour lunch break)\n\nFormat: wheel
	 throwing\n\nLevel: intermediate wheel-throwing skills. Participants shoul
	d be able to easily center and throw a cylinder on the wheel\n\nIncludes: 
	Japanese tool set including a bull’s tongue rib and a trimming tool\, clay
	\, coffee/tea/snacks\n\nFiring: Participants will have the option to have 
	their pieces fired by paying a kiln and glazing service fee (DKK 155-1200 
	per piece\, depending on size). Unfired pieces can be collected at no addi
	tional cost.\n\nNumber of masterclass enrolments: 10\n\nMasterclass enrolm
	ent fee: DKK 6485 (865 €)\n\nGuided by Karatsu potter Michael Martino\, pa
	rticipants will work with traditional throwing methods\, explore character
	istic Karatsu forms and learn efficient approaches to producing functional
	 tableware on the wheel. Through demonstrations\, hands-on practice and vi
	sual presentations\, the masterclass offers insight into both historical a
	nd contemporary approaches to Karatsu ceramics.\n\nIntroduction\n\nThis ma
	sterclass offers an introduction to the tools\, techniques and philosophy 
	of the Karatsu ceramic tradition. Participants will explore the origins of
	 Karatsu ware and the characteristically simple\, direct approach of Karat
	su potters.\n\nThe masterclass will also touch on traditional methods for 
	processing natural materials used in Karatsu clay bodies and glazes\, prov
	iding insight into the relationship between local resources and the finish
	ed work.\n\nTechniques\n\nKaratsu potter Michael Martino will demonstrate 
	and teach throwing techniques using the distinctive bull’s tongue rib – a 
	tool particularly well suited for shaping short clays and non-clay bodies 
	such as porcelain.\n\nThe masterclass places special emphasis on functiona
	l tableware and the creation of classic Karatsu food-dish forms. By making
	 these traditional shapes\, participants will gain a deeper understanding 
	of both their structure and their practical use. Efficient production meth
	ods will also be highlighted\, including throwing forms that require minim
	al trimming (and therefore less clay recycling)\, throwing from the hump a
	nd approaches to functional surface decoration.\n\nWorking method\n\nMost 
	of the masterclass will be devoted to hands-on learning. Sessions will com
	bine demonstrations by Michael with guided practice\, during which partici
	pants will receive individual feedback and advice as they work.\n\nIn addi
	tion to studio practice\, the masterclass will include photographic presen
	tations introducing the diversity of Karatsu styles and techniques. These 
	presentations will also explore modern interpretations of Karatsu ware and
	 contemporary Karatsu potters’ approaches to firing.\n\nThe instructor\n\n
	Michael Martino grew up between rural New Mexico and urban Texas in the Un
	ited States. His fascination with pottery began in childhood while explori
	ng the hills of northern New Mexico\, where he frequently encountered pott
	ery shards and ancient stone tools.\n\nHe first moved to Japan in 1990 and
	 has been deeply immersed in the Karatsu ceramic tradition since 2002\, wh
	en he began an informal apprenticeship with the veteran Karatsu potter Tsu
	ruta Yoshihisa\, who became his mentor in both ceramics and kintsugi.\n\nI
	n 2007 Michael established his studio in Taku\, Japan\, and in 2011 he bui
	lt an anagama-style wood kiln. Since then\, he has dedicated his practice 
	to creating beautiful – primarily functional – ceramics using locally sour
	ced wild clay\, stone and ash.\n\nA significant part of his work centres o
	n tea utensils for the Japanese tea ceremony\, including a large number of
	 tea bowls. Michael believes that a proper tea bowl exists in two realms: 
	as a functional vessel and as a sacred art object – one that elevates the 
	space and experience in which it is used.
URL:https://ry.dk/det-sker-i-ry/2331-karatsu-japanese-wheelthrowing-masterc
	lass/
LOCATION:Boeletvej 29\, Ry
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ORGANIZER;CN=LerKalaset:MAILTO:admin@ry.dk
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