Katayoun Amjadi

 

Wheel-throwing

Instructor | Katayoun Amjadi

Get muddy with a buddy and dive into the world of ceramics. My classes are project based, and in the wheel-throwing session you will learn the basics of centering clay and building a cylinder, cup, bowl or an object(s) of your choosing. With hands-on guidance and all the necessary materials provided, you'll be able to create unique and personalized works of art. Join me for a fun and fulfilling experience that combines relaxation, skill-building, and the satisfaction of making something beautiful with your own hands. My studio is warm and welcoming, my teaching style is fun and very supportive, and these classes are tailored to fit the group we have in each session. They can be perfect for a parent and child, couples looking for a creative shared experience or for anyone looking to get just a little muddy. My wheel-throwing classes are currently limited to two students per session. Class fee includes instructions, materials/tools, tea/biscuits or wine/nuts, and one project bisque and glaze fired and ready for pick up in 3-4 weeks.

 

Hand-building

Instructor | Katayoun Amjadi

Get your hands dirty and explore your creativity in my ceramics hand-building class. Regardless of your skills, this class is all about experiencing the tactile joy of shaping clay by hand. We'll focus on building unique pieces, from sculptural creations to functional items like mugs, bowls, or a project of your choosing. With my step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn techniques like pinch pots, slab building, and coil construction. All materials and tools are provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination. My studio is cozy and inviting, and my teaching style is fun, encouraging and hands-on. These sessions are designed for individuals, pairs, or small groups, making it the perfect experience for friends, couples, or families. Class fee includes all materials and tools, tea and snacks or wine and nuts, and one project that will be bisque and glaze-fired and ready for pick-up in about 3-4 weeks.

Statement​

I work primarily as an installation artist. In my work, I seek to draw on multiple cultural histories in ways that explore ideological limitations, and investigate broader global concerns including identity formation, diaspora, nationalism, history, memory, borders, safety, the comfort and unpredictability of home and world, and the poetics of creative expression; synthetic, hybrid, and vital. 

As artist and maker I believe in the latent power of objects to speak. They are embedded with the history of their origin, making and culture. They can carry multiple associations yet also personal and collective meanings as signifiers of a place, time or memory. They are fundamental to my research, indeed they are the structural syllables of the language of my practice.


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