To help keep our space safe, masks (N95 or KN95) are required for all workshops. Please bring your own—extras are available at the studio. Masks protect against airborne illness as well as clay and glaze dust.
Our property is ADA accessible, with a ramp available for the bathroom (3 steps). On-site parking and other accommodations are available—email us with any needs: info@sooki.studio.
Our sliding scale is a tool for social equity, designed to make ceramics education accessible. Please choose the tier that fits your financial situation—this trust-based system helps us support more people.
The higher tiers reflect the full cost and subsidize lower tiers. Limited spots are available at each level. We also offer interest-free payment plans.
Questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you.
Workshops are non-refundable, but you may transfer your spot to someone else—just let us know in advance.
Students receive open studio access during their workshop, Thursday–Monday from 11am to 8pm, plus a 10% discount at Sooki Supply.
Description
Led by Sarah Watlington
Sunday, January 25th, 10am-4pm
This workshop is a fun and empowering blending of crafts: utilizing woodworking techniques to create useful tools for working with clay. Participants will gain hands-on experience in how to cut, shape and carve wood, glue, sand and finish. Students will be given project examples that they may replicate. They are also encouraged to bring their own designs for custom ceramics tools they wish to execute.
Sarah will teach students how to safely operate a bandsaw, jig saw, electric sander and drill press. Participants will also learn how to use hand saws as well as shaping and carving tools. Sanding and finishing techniques will end the class and students can expect to leave with multiple custom wooden tools.
No experience is necessary. This workshop will be suited to those who work with ceramics and would like to make their own handcrafted tools, for those with a loved one they would like to make a special gift for and more. Participants can choose what tools they wish to make during the class and will leave with as many as they are able to safely execute during the session.
This workshop will take place at Sooki Studio in Frogtown, 2971 Allesandro Street, Los Angeles, 90039.
Instructor
Sarah Watlington is an artist and educator whose work blends complex and primitive technologies to create genre-defying sculptures for use and non-use. They attended the Krenov School of Fine woodworking in Ft. Bragg, CA, 2018, and hold a BFA from the Design Institute of San Diego, 2010. Sarah teaches woodworking at San Diego State University as well as shorter intensives locally and nationally. She works out of her studio in Los Angeles, CA.
Dress in comfortable clothing you don't mind getting a little messy. All materials we use will not stain.
We’ve got all the tools and materials covered—just bring a notebook, some water, and any favorite clay tools you can’t live without.
We’ll have all the basics ready—tools, materials, water, tea, coffee, and a few light snacks to keep you going.
Experience levels vary from workshop to workshop—peek at the description to see if it’s the right fit, or reach out and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Yes! The studio is dog friendly. Visit Sooki Supply for a dog treat :)
Masks are required for all workshops to help keep our space safer and more accessible. You're welcome to work outside mask-free—just pop one on when coming in and out of the studio.
We bisque fire to cone 06 and glaze fire to cone 5.
Yes! You can learn more here.
No problem—you can keep working during Open Studio time after the workshop has finished. Learn more here.
It depends on the workshop—we’ll note when they’re family-friendly. You're always welcome to bring your child along.
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