Large pots are made by a japanese coiling technique.
Either the potter moves round the pot or a wheel is used.
A clay base is made , to which large coils are added one at a time.
A coil is held in the right hand, the slack trailing over the shoulder.
After the addition of one or two coils, the shape is consolidated
by beating with a wooden paddle.
The pot is often formed in serveral stages, each of which is allowed
to stiffen before adding the coils of the next stage.
These technique will be demonstrated and trained.
A diashow give you an idea of japanese coiling and the land itself.
