Ceramics Workshop “Small Sculptural Form” – led by Karolina Zimnicka
Project: Club IN CREO
Funded by the City of Gdańsk
11 September 2025 (Thursday), 18:00 Savchenko Gallery (Studio Room), Al. Grunwaldzka 504, Gdańsk Oliwa
A unique ceramics masterclass for those who want to go beyond basic hand-building of vessels and try their hand at creating sculptural clay forms.
During the workshop, participants will learn the coil-building technique, one of the oldest and most versatile modeling methods, used for centuries by potters and artists.
Using this method, participants will create distinctive sculptural pieces and develop skills in working with proportion, volume, and surface structure, while also discovering simple techniques for texturing and decoration.
Workshop program:
• introduction to working with sculptural clay,
• demonstration of the coil-building method,
• modeling your own ceramic sculpture,
• work on proportions and surface structure,
• decoration and texturing.
What will you gain?
• the opportunity to create your own ceramic sculpture in an intimate, creative atmosphere,
• all materials, tools, and guidance from the instructor,
• your piece bisque-fired and ready for pickup after 2–3 weeks.
For whom?
The workshop is intended for beginners and intermediate participants. No prior experience is required, and the masterclass format focuses on technique and artistic result.
photo: Paweł Guder
About the instructor
Karolina Zimnicka – born in 1982 in Gdynia. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. A ceramic artist, industrial design designer, and interdisciplinary artist. She collaborates as an independent designer with architects and property developers.
In her practice she explores a wide range of ceramic techniques, experiments with materials, and uses alternative live-fire firing methods. Her works have been shown in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad, including the Ceramics Triennial in Slovenia and a Biennale in Spain.
Organizers:
Savchenko Foundation
We look forward to seeing you! See you there!
Photo report from the event. Photos by Olga Savchenko:
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