¡Throw Big!


¡Throw Big!

Enhance your wheel throwing skills: Learn how to throw larger, more elegant pieces with instructor Léan van der Merwe.

Although this workshop is open to any experience level, it is not for total beginners. Participants must have some basic wheel throwing knowledge (and be 18 yrs or older).

During this two day workshop we will demo and practice special techniques that make centering and shaping large amounts of clay easy and comfortable. There will be time for one-on-one help and special request demos. Plus, we will cover how to trim large or difficult shapes, making them lighter, more uniform and graceful.

Please note: Current members of either La Mano or Mud Matters will have the option to fire pieces made during the workshop; for nonmembers, pieces will not be saved.

Instructor: Léan van der Merwe -- Argilé by Léan
Léan is a South African Potter from Cape Town, in the US for only two weeks in August. He gained notoriety on Instagram with his @argilebylean account. Léan is pottery obsessed and pushes his limits as frequently as possible. He has taught himself how to regularly centre over 20kg (44lbs) of clay, shape large vessels and throw huge bowls. He enjoys teaching his personal techniques and knowledge to the greater ceramics community.

Date/Time: Aug 23rd and 24th 10:30am - 4:30pm

Price: $399 per person before Aug 22nd; $450 on day of

Location: La Mano Pottery, 110 W 26th Street, New York, NY 10001 (btwn 6th and 7th Aves)

*La Mano Pottery will supply tools, aprons, towels, as well as clay.*

For international participants, if you have trouble registering, please contact info@lamanopottery.com.



Date: August 23, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Main Location
110 W 26th St.
New York, NY 10001 US
Date: August 24, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Main Location
110 W 26th St.
New York, NY 10001 US

Registration Closed

Online registration is not available for this event. Please contact us for more information.