Description

Led by Jotham Hung

Saturdays from 10am-12pm

Dates: April 12, 19, 26 + May 3

All experience levels welcome

Join artist & educator, Jotham Hung, for an in depth exploration of mid-range glaze application and an introduction to glaze chemistry. Participants will learn how to create their own base glaze, create crawling glazes and work with a variety of colourants. Jotham will cover a range of techniques for glaze application including brushing, dipping and pouring glaze along with oxide decoration and washes.

Throughout the workshop students will create test tiles, discuss results, and glaze their own pieces. Students will be able to make new pieces and have them fired at the studio. The goal of this workshop is to help participants achieve more confidence, creativity, and variety in their own glazing process.

Participants can expect to learn:
- Mixing a white matte base glaze from raw materials.
- Mixing a white crawl glaze & how to add in colorants - cobalt carbonate (blue), nickel
carbonate (light green/jade), black mason stain (black), pink mason stain (pink)
- Creating oxide washes - black iron oxide, red iron oxide, rutile & copper carbonate

All basic tools and materials are supplied. Participants will need to supply their own respirator and are welcome to bring their favorite tools. A small notebook and pen is also encouraged for recording. All pieces we fire to cone 5 and all pieces will be fired within 3 weeks of the last class. 

This workshop will take place at Sooki Studio in Frogtown, 2971 Allesandro Street, Los Angeles, 90039.

Throughout the duration of the workshop students will have access to open studio hours Thursday-Monday from 11am-6pm.

Instructor   

Jotham Hung is a ceramic artist born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. His work explores
an interplay between clay and story-telling, specifically echoing his childhood as a
first generation Taiwanese-American. Jotham’s ceramic work highlights regenerative
practices, utilizing remnants of what would traditionally be deemed as “waste” or
“mistakes” to create a unique visual language.

His glaze application techniques draw from abstract expressionist painting, creating
multiple layers of color and texture. His glazing process is intuitive and meant to
create landscapes within the surfaces, sometimes encouraging the viewer to draw
closer to the object.

Having over a decade of experience within the ceramics field, Jotham has taught and
lectured at institutions including ArtCenter College of Design, the American Museum
of Ceramic Art, and Xiem Clay Center. His work has been exhibited in galleries,
museums, and showrooms throughout the United States and internationally.

Health, Safety & Accessibility

Community care and inclusivity lay at the core of Sooki. We believe that creativity requires vulnerability and over the last four years we have worked to foster a feeling of safety within the studio. This intention is reflected in our policies, studio setup, and collective efforts.

We are fortunate to have an indoor/outdoor space that offers a safe haven, particularly for our immunocompromised community members who are at higher risk for Covid, flu, RSV, colds, and other infections. 

To ensure a safer space for everyone, we now require masks for all programming and are providing N95 and KN95 masks. Masks also protect us from clay & glaze dust that can become harmful with longterm inhalation. We ask that everyone work with us, so that we can collectively create a feeling of safety, community and connection. 

We are adjusting to the tragic new reality within our city, post-LA wild fires, and are evaluating how best to adapt our space as both a resource and to improve air quality within the studio. We are working on installing commercial grade air filters and would love to hear from those who are most affected and may need other any other accommodations.

Our property is ADA accessible. The bathroom has 3 steps and a ramp can be fitted upon request. On-site parking is available when needed along with other accommodations.

Please reach out with any questions, ideas or concerns to info@sooki.studio. We’re always happy to hear from our community and are constantly working to improve.

Sliding Scale Pricing

Sliding scale pricing is a tool for social equity, designed to make ceramics education accessible and affordable.

When signing up for a workshop, please choose the pricing tier that feels right for your current finances. This is a trust-based system, and only you know what’s comfortable and possible for you.

The high end of the scale reflects the true cost of the workshop. If you’re able to pay this, it helps subsidize others and makes our offerings more affordable.

There are limited spaces per tier to ensure balance and coverage of workshop costs. If a tier is sold out, it means all spots have been filled. An interest-free payment plan is available, allowing you to split the cost over time.

We strive to make our workshops accessible and continually improve our pricing system. If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out!

Cancellation Policy

Workshops are non-refundable. If you can't attend, you may transfer your spot to someone else—please confirm with the studio when doing so.