Two-day, hands-on teapot workshop on the wheel.

Advanced throwing and form development workshop, making a teapot with a lid that fit and a spout that pours. We will throw off the hump and trim with a wet chuck. Glazing strategy will be demonstrated.

This workshop focuses on the functional teapot making and developing delicate wheel skills. To keep up with the class, participants should be able to center and make a proper cylinder with confidence.

Registration will open soon.
For more information, contact Rain Ceramics

Let’s celebrate the official opening of Rocky Hill Arts, Galena.
It’s a 3-day weekend event to showcase the workshop studio. And to help me celebrate, 10 visiting artists from Korea will demonstrate various Korean ceramics techniques each day and help me fire and unload the wood kiln.

Detailed schedule of events will be announced soon.
- Wood Firing and Unloading
- Demonstrations: Onggi, Moon Jar, Double Bowl Moon Jar, Buncheong, Ttugak (Piercing), Double Wall Vessel, Sanggam (carving), Teapot, Sculpture

Open and free to the public:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 22-24, 2026
11am - 4pm each day.

ICEX Korean Ceramics Festival is a landmark international ceramics event hosted by Queen City Clay in Cincinnati, bringing together 10 master ceramic artists from Korea for an immersive weekend celebrating traditional and contemporary Korean ceramic practices.

For three days, audiences are invited into a rare cultural exchange showcasing centuries-old techniques alongside innovative contemporary interpretations. Each artist represents a distinct ceramic discipline, offering live demonstrations, lectures, and finished works that illuminate the depth, philosophy, and technical mastery of Korean ceramics.

Featured techniques include:

Onggi
Celadon Sanggam
Ttugak
Moon Jar
Double-Walled Vessels
Double Bowl Moon Jar
Saggar Firing
Faceted Vessels

Festival Schedule Overview

Friday, May 29,2026, 6-9pm: Opening Reception

Meet the artists, experience their work up close, and enjoy an exclusive opportunity to purchase original pieces in an intimate gallery setting.

Saturday & Sunday, May 30-31, 2026, 10am - 5pm: Main Event

Each artist presents live demonstrations and talks on a shared main stage, offering insight into technique, history, and artistic philosophy. This format allows audiences to experience a wide range of processes while highlighting the individuality of each artist.

ICEX is designed for ceramic artists, collectors, students, educators, and anyone passionate about global craft traditions. Whether you attend one day or the full weekend, ICEX offers a rare opportunity to witness techniques seldom seen outside of Korea.

Support this event and future events by purchasing sponsorship levels—Friendship and Corporate levels. Click the ticket link above and scroll down to the level of support. You can still sponsor this event even if you cannot attend. Your sponsorship benefits can apply to future events. Thank you in advance.

ClayZieFest celebrates clay, creativity and community that Europe has not seen before. Over the course of 4 days, 14 artists present hands-on workshop, presentations and demonstrations. Imagine a music festival, except it’s all clay artists! Artists join ClayZieFest from England, France, Spain, Italy Korea and ofcourse Belgium! Where else will you be able to see these master craftsman in one place.

Join me in celebrating international ceramics next Summer and receive a 10% rebate on your registration.

How?
Purchase your tickets: https://clayziefest.eventsquare.store/en/3mhs63wtnj4j/m8j4fnctchqb

Submit a copy of your confirmation or receipt to me.

After the completion of the event, I will submit for the rebate and send you the money, minus the transaction/currency processing fees. You will need a Paypal or Venmo account for your rebate funds.

You don’t need my incentive to want to attend, but a little extra nudge helps? See you in Belgium! visit: https://www.clayzie.be/clayziefest/about/