Yoshi Fujii / Seductive Elegance: Clay Carving Techniques / Baltimore Clayworks

[Matthew Hyleck]

Seductive Elegance: Clay Carving Techniques

This 2-day participation workshop will introduce students to surface embellishment through carving the leather-hard surface. Yoshi will demonstrate using the potter’s wheel to create functional objects (simple cup & bowl forms) to serve as a collection point for visual inspiration.  Students will explore the elegant quality of porcelain and seductive beauty possible through hand-carved lines, patterns and motifs and slip trailing to create visual and physical depth for tactile communication.  Previous clay experience is required, open to hand-builders or potters. Students may choose to bring leather-hard pots or tiles and design references, grog-free clay recommended. Course fee includes clay and bisque firing. Class size will remain at reduced capacity for increased social distancing, masks indoors remain mandatory. Proof of vaccination required prior to 1^st class.

Yoshi Fujii

22W_WS01 – Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm, January 29 & 30, 2022

Fee: $200 Members; $210 non-members   

Yoshi is an accomplished ceramic artist, and holds degrees in Foreign Language, Anthropology, Sculpture, English as a Second Language, and Ceramics. He has done residencies in Taiwan and the UAE, and has won awards from the Baker Artist Foundation and the Maryland State Arts Council. His work has been published and shown in national and international exhibitions and competitions and has won several awards. Yoshi first came to Baltimore Clayworks as a Lormina Salter Fellowship Artist in 2008. He stayed on as a resident artist, instructor, and gallery manager until 2016, when he went to the United Arab Emirates for a teaching residency. He is now back at Clayworks as a Visiting Artist and instructor.