MasterClass Weekend— Rikard Palmquist: Throwing Long & Tall Necks
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description: Masterclass Weekend: Rikard Palmquist — Throwing Tall & Long Necks •10-11 October Sat-Sun 9.30-15.00• Take your wheel-throwing skills to the next level in this exclusive, high-level weekend masterclass led by renowned guest ceramicist Rikard Palmquist in Stockholm Sweden. Throwing tall forms and narrow, extended necks is one of the ultimate tests of a potter's control, precision, and understanding of clay dynamics. With strictly 7 spots available, this intimate workshop offers dedicated, one-on-one coaching to help you master vertical growth, control wall thickness, and achieve elegant, elongated profiles on the wheel. Meet Your Instructor: Rikard Palmquist Based in Gustavsberg outside Stockholm, Rikard Palmquist is a dedicated functional ceramicist and guest member at Blas and Knada. Renowned for crafting exquisite ceramics for fine dining restaurants and bespoke tea ritual vessels - such as Japanese and Chinese chawans, katakuchi, and teapots - Rikard brings deep craftsmanship, technical mastery, and warmth to his teaching. Rikard crafts his own glazes using clay, granite, and wood ash gathered from local nature. His design philosophy centers on creating pieces that evoke a sense of continuous evolution - inviting you to discover something subtle and new each time you hold them. The Art of Throwing Tall & Long Necks Pulling clay upward against gravity requires a delicate dance between momentum, moisture control, and structural integrity. As forms get taller, every movement is amplified - forcing the potter to refine their speed, pressure, and hand positioning. Why potters embrace this challenge: Conquering Technical Hurdles: Mastering tall forms teaches you crucial lessons about clay fatigue, centering stability, and rib control that elevate all your future wheel work. Creating Striking Forms: Extended necks and tall silhouettes bring dramatic, elegant proportions to vases, bottles, and sculptural vessels. Expanding Creative Limits: Pushing clay to its physical li…
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