Throw big. Watch bigger.
Join Vermont-based potter Tori Motyl for a live demonstration exploring the art and muscle behind making large-scale wheel-thrown vessels. Tori will walk through clay preparation, wheel technique, building and supporting tall forms, and finishing touches that make big pots sing. Expect clear, practical insights and a front-row look at how scale changes everything: rhythm, control, and the decisions that keep a tall piece standing.
What to expect
Demonstration-only: this session is observational—no hands-on throwing.
Techniques covered: centering large amounts of clay, opening and raising walls, supporting and trimming tall forms, nesting finished pieces into stacks and common fixes for scale-specific issues.
Q&A: bring your questions about tools, materials, studio setup, and finishing approaches.
For makers of all levels who want to understand scale and structure from a pro.
Details
Saturday November 14th
9am-4pm with a break (snacks provided, please bring lunch!)
Price: $60
Format: live demonstration + Q&A
Takeaway: actionable techniques, informational tools and a deeper sense of how to approach large work
Space is limited to keep it intimate and focused. If you’re curious about making bigger pieces—or just want to see a pro tackle clay at scale—this is the session to watch.
Throw big. Watch bigger.
Join Vermont-based potter Tori Motyl for a live demonstration exploring the art and muscle behind making large-scale wheel-thrown vessels. Tori will walk through clay preparation, wheel technique, building and supporting tall forms, and finishing touches that make big pots sing. Expect clear, practical insights and a front-row look at how scale changes everything: rhythm, control, and the decisions that keep a tall piece standing.
What to expect
Demonstration-only: this session is observational—no hands-on throwing.
Techniques covered: centering large amounts of clay, opening and raising walls, supporting and trimming tall forms, nesting finished pieces into stacks and common fixes for scale-specific issues.
Q&A: bring your questions about tools, materials, studio setup, and finishing approaches.
For makers of all levels who want to understand scale and structure from a pro.
Details
Saturday November 14th
9am-4pm with a break (snacks provided, please bring lunch!)
Price: $60
Format: live demonstration + Q&A
Takeaway: actionable techniques, informational tools and a deeper sense of how to approach large work
Space is limited to keep it intimate and focused. If you’re curious about making bigger pieces—or just want to see a pro tackle clay at scale—this is the session to watch.
