About this Event
This 8-week workshop is designed for students who are interested in creating a larger, more ambitious ceramic sculpture. Rather than producing multiple small projects, participants will devote the entire course to developing one significant piece from concept to completion.
Working with approximately one 50 lb. box of clay, students will learn how to plan, construct, refine, and finish a substantial sculpture while learning sound building techniques for larger work.
Throughout the course, instructor Darren Corona shares his personal creative process, including:
• Developing ideas and turning concepts into finished sculptures.
• Planning and constructing large ceramic forms.
• Surface development and texture.
• Incorporating color into my sculptural work.
• Finishing techniques and preparing work for firing.
Students will receive individualized guidance every step of the way, with plenty of one-on-one instruction tailored to their project. I will also share images of my completed sculptures to illustrate techniques, discuss artistic decisions, and inspire ideas.
This workshop is ideal for students who are ready to move beyond smaller projects and experience the rewarding process of creating a meaningful, finished sculptural work.
SESSIONS AND PRICING - 8-sessions
6:30 - 9pm
Monday October 12th
Monday October 19th
Monday October 26th
Monday November 2nd
MondayNovember 9th
Monday November 16th
Monday November 23rd
Monday November 30th
$475 members // $525 non-members
membership will be verified
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
Glaze firing costs: 6 cents per cubic inch - glazes included. Bisque firing is included in clay costs. First 25lb bag of clay is included in ticket price, and additional bags of clay are $25 each.
PREREQUISITES:
This is open to anyone 16 and up. No experience necessary. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:
1 25 lb bag of clay
3 Shimpo RK-2 Potter’s wheels
3 Amaco No. 15 Potter’s Wheels
1 Creative Industries Clay Boss Wheel
Hand building work tables
Clay extruder
Variety of underglazes and glazes
3 different clay bodies and opportunity for speciality clays
Community hand building tools
Skutt’s tallest electric kiln
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Darren Corona (whose work is pictured above) is a ceramic artist with more than 30 years of experience working in clay, prioritizing sculptural forms over functional pottery. Darren's deepest passion lies in exploring the unpredictable nature of Raku and alternative firing techniques, where fire, atmosphere, and chance are an integral part of the creative process. His work combines traditional ceramic knowledge with experimentation, color, texture, and a willingness to embrace the unexpected.
As a longtime ceramic educator, Darren shares his experience and enthusiasm for clay with students and fellow artists. Teaching classes and workshops across all skill levels is one of the primary ways he keeps his passion for clay ignited.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:
Class size limited to 8 students. Minimum 4 students. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have the minimum amount of students. If we cancel, we will refund you and notify you. You may cancel and get a refund up to seven days before the class. After that, refunds are contingent on us being able to fill your seat. Under no circumstances do we offer refunds to individuals who cancel on the same day. Please note, Eventbrite fees are non-refundable if you cancel.
LOCATION:
Makerspace NYC Brooklyn Army Terminal 140 58th St Building B, Unit 1C
Located on the first floor next to Pete's Restaurant
For detailed directions by car (free parking), subway or ferry go to:https://www.bklynarmyterminal.com/location
Event venue & nearby stays
MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States
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