Pottery Class: Moon Jars!

Improve your skills and create elegant Moon Jars using coil techniques in this ceramics workshop with Mark Lester! Ages 18+. BYOB.

Ready to refine your coil-building skills and create a stunning Moon Jar? This 4-hour workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced ceramic artists who want to build lighter, more elegant, and well-formed coil pieces. Whether you’ve struggled with shaping, weight, or structure, this session will give you the techniques to improve your results and confidence.

What You'll Learn

You’ll work hands-on using coil-building methods while learning techniques that help you control form, refine shape, and create stronger, more balanced pieces. You’ll explore things like:

• Using coils to create the classic Korean Moon Jar form
• Techniques for closing forms smoothly without unwanted spreading
• Methods for building thinner, lighter, and more refined coil pieces
• Practical tips to troubleshoot common coil-building challenges

What To Expect:

• Live demonstrations of core wheel-throwing techniques
• Guided practice so you can apply what you’ve learned right away.
• Small groups, so participants get individual feedback and personalized guidance to help them progress to the next stage of their pottery practice.

What to Bring:

• Clothes you don’t mind getting messy (pottery can splash a little!)
• Short nails are best for working with clay
• A drink if you’d like (21+ BYOB friendly)
• Your sense of humor and patience—wheel throwing takes practice!

Important Notes:

• For ages 18 and up
• Each participant will create a piece to fire and be glazed
• Finished pieces will be ready for pickup in 15-20 business days. We’ll store your work safely for up to 2 weeks after completion. We do not ship.
• No refunds for cancellations made less than 24 hours before class (we prep materials and plan with you in mind!).