Class Details:
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Taught by Alyson Iwamoto
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September & October for 8 sessions
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Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25 + October 2, 9, 16 & 30 (*No class October 23rd)
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Thursdays from 4 - 5:30pm
- Ages 7-10
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Limited to 10 students
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Culmination Exhibit: Thursday, October 30th from 4-5:30pm
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Located at Sooki Studio in Frogtown, 2971 Allesandro Street, Los Angeles, 90039.
Description
Join for an Introduction to Ceramics with artist and educator, Alyson Iwamoto! In this class, students will learn foundational techniques for handbuilt ceramics in an explorative, playful and creative learning environment.
Students are welcome to make anything they would like throughout the duration of the workshop and will learn pinch pots, coil building, slab building, surface decoration and glazing.
Potential pieces to be made… functional objects, creatures, musical instruments, masks, miniatures, wall hangings, sculptures, things from your dreams, real or imagined, the sky's the limit.
All tools and materials are included. All pieces will be fired and ready to take home on the last day of class. All pieces that are glazed will be food, microwave and dishwasher safe.
About Our Instructor
Alyson Iwamoto has worked in clay for over 20 years. She received her BFA in ceramics from Cal State University Long Beach and is an arts educator and advocate for the arts in public schools. She has taught a wide range of ages in various nonprofit institutions such as Inner-City Arts located in Skid Row where she taught over 8,000 children. That is where she learned the power of art and the infinite potential of imagination.
Her work is inspired by her Japanese heritage and LA roots and has been sold at the Craft Contemporary, Japanese American National Museum and the American Museum of Ceramic Art. Learn more about Alyson’s work at www.alysoniwamoto.com
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 adult and youth 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.