Throwing BIG with Kiefer Floral

A One-Day Intensive Wheel-Throwing Workshop with Kiefer Floreal

Ready to push past your perceived limits? This workshop is a high-energy, focused one-day workshop designed for potters ready to shift their physical, technical, and mental approach to scale. Through live demonstrations, direct feedback, and hands-on guidance, Kiefer Floreal breaks down the exact systems and mindset needed to throw larger forms with total intention and control.

SCHEDULE & STRUCTURE

• Optional Artist Talk (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM) Kick off the morning with an intimate conversation with Kiefer Floreal, diving into his creative process, philosophy, and the mechanics of large-scale ceramics. (Open as a standalone session or as the introduction to your workshop day).

• Core Workshop (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) An immersive day packed with live technique demos, guided practice, and real-time troubleshooting. You’ll cover everything from efficient clay preparation to managing scale, repetition, and physical fatigue.

WHO IT’S FOR This session is crafted for intermediate wheel throwers who are comfortable centering and shaping medium-scale forms and are ready to take on a serious physical and technical challenge.

WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH

• Clear mechanics and preparation systems for handling large volumes of clay.

• Sharper technique and newfound confidence centering and lifting substantial weight.

• Practical strategies to manage scale, form, and fatigue without burning out.

• Large-scale thrown pieces and a solid foundation for your ongoing studio practice.

THE DETAILS

• Firing: Pieces are not fired during the workshop. If you’d like to keep your work, arrangements may be made directly with TigerBaby.

• Policies: Workshop fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other programs.