Signature Techniques with Jon Townley
Monday July 6 - Friday July 10
10am - 4pm ( 5 Days)
Main Classroom

Ages 17+

5 Full Day Workshop

During this five day hands-on workshop, Jon Townley will demonstrate his throwing and altering techniques, as well as his unique hand building approaches, as he guides students through techniques he uses to create original functional and decorative work. Students will have the option to work on the wheel OR handbuild or a combination.

Demonstrations will include;

• Creating expressive wheel-thrown forms, including using alterations and added sculptural gestures, plus hand building extensions, reshaping with darting and integrating a graceful handle.

• Unique hand building techniques, including Jon’s version of “kurinuki” (carving out) using wire carving from solid clay, and his cloth “sling Mold” method for making sculptural serving trays.

A list of recommended supplies will be emailed to the students upon registration.

Experience Level: Intermediate - Advanced Wheel OR handbuilding.
Clay and Firing are not included.

$595 for 5 days

During checkout, you will be asked to confirm you have read and agreed upon the conditions of our Student Class Policies. Agreement is required to attend any class, workshop, or open studio at CAC.

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Artist Bio

Jon Townley began throwing pots in high school and received his BFA in Ceramics from Ohio State University. He went on to establish a professional studio practice as a functional potter and sculptor, and began teaching workshops and classes in both hand building and throwing. Jon also worked for years as a professional designer, which informs his approach to guiding students in their quest to develop a strong design sense and their own creative voice. Jon’s work has evolved toward functional and sculptural forms that reference nature and reflect his enduring regard for the Japanese ceramic aesthetic. Jon teaches a variety of hand building and throwing workshops, and has served as assistant instructor for Steven Hills’ Journey Workshops. At CAC, Jon currently teaches classes in Advanced Wheel Throwing and Intermediate Hand Building, and offers private lessons.