{"product_id":"masterclass-coil-building-translating-ideas-into-form-with-marina-caspe","title":"[Masterclass] Coil Building: Translating Ideas into Form with Marina Caspe","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJoin us for a hand building workshop where we’ll \u003cstrong\u003eexplore coil building\u003c\/strong\u003e as a way to \u003cstrong\u003ecreate abstract, sculptural vessel forms\u003c\/strong\u003e while learning how to use coils to build structure, stability, movement, and volume.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLead by \u003cstrong\u003eCeramics Artist Marina Caspe from the US\u003c\/strong\u003e, she will guide you through her approach to translating an idea in your head into a three-dimensional object. You will explore how to \u003cstrong\u003ebuild unconventional forms while maintaining structural integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and how to respond to the unexpected changes that happen as the clay takes shape. Marina will also share her own process and experiences with coil building, and how working with clay has helped her discover new forms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced ceramicists who want to \u003cstrong\u003epush coil building beyond traditional vessel forms and develop a more intuitive, sculptural approach to working with clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Less experienced ceramicists can also benefit from it. If you are unsure whether your skillset is sufficient to attend, get in touch and we'll help you decide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Marina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMarina is a ceramic sculptor from Nantucket Massachusetts in the United States. She holds a Master’s degree from the Royal College of Art in London and has been practicing ceramics for over 12 years. Marina loves exploring what clay can do, and especially loves teaching and sharing the processes that have shaped her own practice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease bring an idea, an image, or simply an open mind—and let’s turn it into form.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe details\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe masterclass will take place over two sessions: Monday 19 October 6-8pm and Monday 26 October 6-8pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop fee includes all the materials you'll need, along with the firing of one piece up to 15x15x25cm in size. We will be using stoneware clay. We offer complimentary clear gloss glazing. If you wish to use a different glaze, this is charged extra and you will have to attend a separate session to glaze your work yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Argirokastrou St. 15, Agios Nikolaos, Crete\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Element Clayworks","offers":[{"title":"Monday 19 October \u0026 Monday 26 October 6pm-8pm [10 spots available]","offer_id":54806113059159,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9879\/5607\/files\/IMG-20260828-WA0004.jpg?v=1787942334","url":"https:\/\/elementclayworks.com\/products\/masterclass-coil-building-translating-ideas-into-form-with-marina-caspe","provider":"Element Clayworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}