Masterclass | Ken Matsuzaki | Throwing Chawan

June 13, 2024January 15, 2024 by Jay

While photographing the Japanese potter Ken Matsuzaki for the Goldmark Gallery 2007 monograph, Jay Goldmark was invited to film Matsuzaki in his studio at his kick wheel throwing Chawan (Teabowls) ‘off the hump’ (from a large, single mound of clay). This is rare footage of one of Japan’s internationally respected potters at work.

Materclass | Takeshi Yasuda | Porcelain Vase

June 15, 2024January 14, 2022 by Jay

Watch our new 15 minute film as Japanese potter Takeshi Yasuda makes one of his signature celadon glazed, porcelain vases. ‘Not many potters would realise what I’m doing,’ he says as he constructs his vase in 3 parts, thrown upside down. Filmed in his studio, located in the porcelain capital of the world Jingdezhen, China, this film of Yasuda goes a little way to revealing why he is one of the most inventive potters working today.

Masterclass | Lisa Hammond | Making Cups

June 15, 2024October 6, 2021 by Jay

In this 48 minute film Lisa Hammond MBE talks about her philosophy towards teaching pottery and demonstrates how she makes cups or yunomi. She throws ‘off the hump’ and talks about the wooden tools that she uses. She also demonstrates her carving techniques once the cups are leather hard. Finally, we have a whirlwind tour of her exhibition. (The making sequence starts around 6:00)

Masterclass | Kang-hyo Lee | Moon Jars

June 15, 2024July 27, 2021 by Lee Lee Kang-hyo

Join the great contemporary Korean potter, Kang-hyo Lee, as he makes moon jars from start to finish.

Kang-hyo Lee’s moon jars are not just beautiful ceramic objects: they are spiritual reflections of the natural world, alternately calm and contemplative, dynamic and dramatic.

Born in Seoul in 1961, Kang-hyo Lee is widely regarded as one of the finest Korean potters working today. His work is rooted in the major Korean ceramic traditions of Onggi pottery – voluminous storage jars originally designed for holding fermented food – and Punch’ong decoration, where white slip is layered and brushed over dark clay.

Perhaps the most beguiling of his many beautiful forms, however, are Lee’s moon jars, a type of pottery that inhabits a special place in the history of Korean ceramics.

In his moon jars, however, the decorative process is slowed to a serenely meditative pace. Scratched and splattered slip-marks echo dappled moonlight between woodland trees; blushes of peach and cream-white reflect the luminescence of a full-moon in the early evening sky.

Both quiet and vital, powerful and with presence, Lee’s moon jars are the intimate results of his search for a beautiful life.

Masterclass | Jean-Nicolas Gérard | Throwing Tall Beakers

June 15, 2024July 16, 2021 by Jay

Widely regarded as the potter’s potter, Gérard makes freely thrown and decorated domestic slipware ceramics. Watch Jean-Nicolas throwing and shaping a tall beaker at his studio in Valensole, Southern France.

Masterclass | Throwing with Phil Rogers

June 15, 2024June 8, 2021 by Jay

In the studio with Welsh potter Phil Rogers. He talks us through kneading clay and adding sand. Phil goes on to demonstrate how he throws a yunomi, a jug body and a bowl. He reveals the unorthodox way he throws tall vessels and how he begins to turn the foot ring at the end of throwing.

Masterclass | Akiko Hirai | Making Large Dishes

June 15, 2024May 14, 2021 by Jay

Watch Japanese potter Akiko Hirai in her London studio as she throws a large dish on the wheel, trims the footrings and adds glaze. We see examples of the fired dishes at the end of the film

Masterclass | Phil Rogers | Throwing Plates

June 15, 2024July 10, 2020 by Jay

Master potter Phil Rogers demonstrates how to throw a plate at the Goldmark Gallery. He explains the importance of knowing in advance what one is going to throw, centring and shows how to throw a lip that is supported and strong. Phil also touches on grog versus sand.

Masterclass | Phil Rogers | Throwing a Flattened Vase

June 15, 2024July 10, 2020 by Jay

Phil Rogers gives a a live demonstration at Goldmark Gallery and throws a flattened vase. In conversation with the audience he talks about his 40 year love of throwing, what motivated his decision to add wood firing to his repertoire and the ‘memory’ of clay.

Masterclass | Phil Rogers | Throwing a Flattened Bottle

June 15, 2024July 10, 2020 by Jay

Phil Rogers at the Goldmark gallery demonstrates the throwing of a flattened bottle. He explains his preference for a distinct area to decorate rather than decorating in the round.

Masterclass | Phil Rogers | Throwing Guinomi and Decoration Techniques

June 15, 2024July 10, 2020 by Jay

Phil Rogers delicately throws two of his trademark guinomi and demonstrates a considerable number of surface decoration techniques on the wheel.

Inspire Me | Phil Rogers | Part 1

June 15, 2024April 14, 2020 by Jay

Phil Rogers imparts advice to new potters. He also talks about how he keeps things fresh for himself after so many years of potting. Rogers discusses different glazing and firing techniques and the kilns he has built; from gas, to salt to wood fired. He talks about the future of the wheel and throwing, being self-taught and collecting pots himself. Finally he discusses Shoji Hamada and his special relationship with the tea bowl or chawan.

Masterclass | Phil Rogers | Throwing Cups and Yunomi

June 15, 2024April 14, 2020 by Jay

Phil Rogers gives a live demonstration at Goldmark Gallery. Here he throws several yunomi and explains the importance of making a decorative line lively and interesting.

Documentary | Phil Rogers | Drawing in the Air

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Filmed on location in Wales, this documentary follows Phil Rogers as he prepares for his 2014 ceramics exhibition at Goldmark Gallery – his first major show in 6 years.

The film shows Rogers at work in and around his studio in Rhayader, Mid-Wales. It shows him throwing cups, bowls and jugs, glazing and decorating and opening his oil and wood-fired kilns.

Rogers discusses his life as a studio potter and the challenges involved. The film also shows a range of his current work.

Documentary | Phil Rogers | A Passion for Pots

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Phil Rogers is a world renowned British potter and our film follows him on trips to Japan and the USA. See him throwing on the wheel, glazing, and firing pots in his wood kiln at his studio in Wales, UK. A must watch for anyone learning about ceramics.

Documentary | Jim Malone | Potter

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Jim Malone lives and works in the beautiful and remote Cumbrian countryside. Our film provides a rare insight into the working life of one of Britain’s most respected potters. Malone talks about his throwing and glazing techniques as well as the decorating of pots in the traditional Korean style (Hakeme). He fires alone over a 24 hour period.

Masterclass | Lisa Hammond | Throwing Tsubo Jars

June 15, 2024September 27, 2018 by Jay

Watch Lisa Hammond in her studio making Japanese influenced Tsubo pots. Talking about the processes involved, while throwing pots on her potter’s wheel. We also see how she applies her glazes creating these beautiful pots.

Masterclass | Mike Dodd | Teapots Part 1

June 15, 2024September 26, 2018 by Jay

Mike Dodd makes a standard teapot from start to finish. Filmed working in his Somerset studio he demonstrates every aspect of the making process including throwing a lid and spout, pulling a handle, attaching a spout and decorating.

This is a fascinating insight into the making process for the collector and amateur potter and is full of useful advice and top tips for anyone who wants to have a go.

Masterclass | Mike Dodd | Textured Vase

June 15, 2024September 26, 2018 by Jay

Mike Dodd demonstrates how he throws and decorates his wonderful textured vases. he describes every stage of the process and suggests various glaze combinations that would show off the incredible crackled and incised surface.

Masterclass | Svend Bayer | Throwing a Large Pot

June 15, 2024July 5, 2018 by Jay

Master potter Svend Bayer filmed in his studio giving a mesmerising demonstration of throwing the base of one his iconic large pots. Svend uses between 32-38 pounds of clay in the base alone; his expertise makes the handling of this large amount of clay look seemingly effortless.

Making | Jean-Nicolas Gérard Throwing Tall Beakers

December 31, 2020August 5, 2016 by Abu Morshed Julash

In this short article French potter Jean-Nicolas Gérard describes how he throws his glorious earthenware beakers with his typical loose touch.