ANCIENT POTTERY TECHNIQUES MADE MODERN [Saturdays, July 27th & August 10th]

Instructor: Matin Malikzada Saturdays, July 27 & August 10, 2024    9 AM – 12 PM Members: $112.50   Non-Members: $125 Master the art of centering and throwing large-scale pieces. Designed for advanced wheel throwers, participants will work with internationally recognized, 7th-generation Afghan master potter, Matin Malikzada, to create one large ceramic piece over the course of two sessions. Matin will lead demonstrations on centuries-old techniques that live on through his work and guide students in this two-part skill-building workshop. Workshops…

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July 27, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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855 University Drive
Torrington, CT 06790 United States

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Instructor: Matin Malikzada
Saturdays, July 27 & August 10, 2024    9 AM – 12 PM
Members: $112.50   Non-Members: $125
Master the art of centering and throwing large-scale pieces. Designed for advanced wheel throwers, participants will work with internationally recognized, 7th-generation Afghan master potter, Matin Malikzada, to create one large ceramic piece over the course of two sessions. Matin will lead demonstrations on centuries-old techniques that live on through his work and guide students in this two-part skill-building workshop.
Workshops can be found at fivepointsarts.org/workshops/
Members get 10% off workshops – and other discounts go to: fivepointsarts.org/membership/
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