Sculpting Light: Ceramic Lamp Making with Natalia Ira Sookias - June

Description

Taught by Natalia Ira Sookias

3 sessions, Thursdays in June from 6-8pm

Dates: June 5, 12 & 26

All experience levels welcome

2971 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, Frogtown 90039

In this workshop we will be exploring ceramic forms to hold light. We will experiment with the ways in which light can move through, or sit on top of a ceramic piece. Participants will learn fundamental handbuilding techniques including coil and slab building to create table lights or hanging pendants. In our last session we will be wiring our lights, students can expect to leave the last session with a finished, functional lamp. 

We will be working with unglazed clay in order to focus on form. Students will have the choice of selecting from a number of clay bodies, all which fire beautifully without glaze. Students will receive 12 lbs of clay in class and can purchase additional clay if needed. 

Students will purchase their own lamp parts and lamp shade (if needed) based on the type of light they create and their personal style. Clay and lamp parts can be purchased from our store, Sooki Supply, located on-site. Lamp parts range from $25-40 depending on quality and size.

Participants will have access to the studio outside of class time Thursday - Monday from 11am-7pm to develop ideas and pieces. 

Instructor  

This workshop is taught by Sooki Studio founder, Natalia Ira Sookias. Natalia has been teaching over the last decade from the kindergarten level ranging to university graduate students in the US, Europe and the Middle East. She studied at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Central St. Martin's and the Prince's School for Traditional Arts in London.  

Health, Safety & Accessibility

To ensure a safe space for everyone, we require masks for all programming. We ask that participants provide their own N95 or KN95 masks, we also have some masks available at the studio. Masks protect us from airborne infection, along with clay & glaze dust that can become harmful with longterm inhalation. We ask that everyone work with us, so that we can collectively create a safe environment for all.

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 or requests to info@sooki.studio. 

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, we ask that you please confirm with the studio when doing so.