EVGENII POKIDAEV
POTTERY IN PRACTICE: Shape, Skill, and Technique
January 11-24, 2026
Join ceramic artist Evgenii Pokidaev for a hands-on, 10-day deep dive into wheel throwing. With over 15 years of experience, Evgenii teaches pottery as both a precise craft and a path to authentic artistic expression. His approach blends technical clarity with creative freedom — helping beginners build a solid foundation, and guiding experienced potters beyond their limitations.
Through focused instruction, live demos, and personal feedback, participants will explore forms from simple cylinders to complex composite shapes. Learn to throw up to 6 kg of clay, trim with purpose, and refine your technique with confidence.
This is more than a workshop — it’s a shift in how you understand and practice the art of making.
TUITION: USD $2200 inclusive of all studio materials, glazes and firings, catered lunches, welcome dinner, and excursions around the island. We will assist in making recommendations for bookings for nearby hotels, bungalows or home-stays in convenient proximity to Gaya studio (accommodation is not included in tuition).
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE -
Over 10 intensive days, participants will build a strong technical foundation in wheel-throwing — starting with cylinders and core forms, then progressing to shaping techniques, narrow-neck vessels, closed and composite forms. You'll learn to work with larger amounts of clay (up to 6 kg), refine trimming methods, and attach handles with precision. The workshop also includes creating pieces for bisque firing, glazing and finishing, and personalized demonstrations tailored to each student’s goals. Whether you're a beginner or experienced potter, this course is designed to help you break through to the next level.
Every participant will have an individual approach.
Sunday, January 11:
Welcome Dinner at MOKSA
Presentation about Evgenii Pokidaev
Monday, January 12:
9:00 Demonstration, main focus: cylinders.
Practicing basic throwing techniques at different weights depending on each participant’s skill level.
Individual throwing skill assessment.
Lunch - 12.30Student work time
Tuesday, January 13:
Demonstration, main focus: altering forms.
Working with cylinders and learning to transition into different forms.
Lunch - 12.30
Student work time
Wednesday, January 14:
Demonstration, main focus: narrow necks.
Practicing neck reduction and creating vessels with various narrow-neck shapes.
Lunch- 12.30
Trimming basics
Student work time
Thursday, January 15:
Demonstration, main focus: Throwing TeaPots
Lunch - 12.30
Student work time
Friday, January 16:
Demonstration, main focus: Assembling and trimming tea pots
Lunch- 12.30
Student work time
Saturday, January 17:
Finishing all the work, discussing mistakes and working on improvements. Throwing practice and technique refinement.
Lunch- 12.30
Student work time
Sunday, January 18:
Day off, Enjoy Bali (Bisque kiln loading)
Monday, January 19:
Kiln is firing….
Korean technique of pulling big forms, demonstrations based on individual requests (working with larger weights, taller forms, specific shapes, etc.)
Lunch - 12.30
Student work time
Tuesday, January 20:
Unloading the Bisque kiln, glazing demo, pouring, dipping, spraying in a spray booth.
Lunch - 12.30
Glazing continues
Wednesday, January 21:
Glazing, preparing for oxidation
Lunch- 12.30
Throwing blindfolded.
Thursday, January 22:
While the kiln cools, an excursion–a chance to experience Bali outside the studio, beauty, inspiration, relaxation.Friday, January 23:
Kiln Unloading–the big reveal!
Lunch - 12.30
Studying our results and cleaning pots, final discussion and packing pots.
Saturday, January 24:
Departure day, the studio is closed.