Training in other countries
For all those who cannot come to Russia to train with me, I have developed a programme of short weekend pottery workshops. This is the ideal format to get to know my technique, learn an effective method of working with clay using my quick learning system and start working with large and composite shapes.
No matter if you are a beginner or an experienced master, everyone will find something new and useful for themselves here. We will work together, step by step, mastering both basic and advanced pottery techniques. You will get not only new knowledge and skills, but also unforgettable impressions, new acquaintances and inspiration for future creative projects.
No matter if you are a beginner or an experienced master, everyone will find something new and useful for themselves here. We will work together, step by step, mastering both basic and advanced pottery techniques. You will get not only new knowledge and skills, but also unforgettable impressions, new acquaintances and inspiration for future creative projects.
What will we learn at the workshop?
- Wedge clay: I will show you two type of wedge clay (spiral and cut technique);
- Proper seating at the pottery wheel;
- How to incorporate the body into the work and use less physical energy;
- Centring the clay on the pottery wheel;
- Working with basic shapes;
- Composite shapes: making a vase from 10kg of clay;
- Demonstration of techniques for making plates, bowls, vases from one piece of 10-12kg clay.
How does it all work?
Each workshop includes:
- Demonstration: I show the technique in detail, answer questions.
- Practice: you repeat everything on your own at the pottery wheel, and I will be there to help, advise and correct mistakes.
Who is it for? For anyone who:
- Wants to improve their skills;
- Learn new techniques;
- Get personalised advice and support from an experienced master.
I am open for cooperation and you can organise a workshop with me in your country, for details and available dates please email polyak.kse@gmail.com
Join us!
Schedule of upcoming workshops and contact details of the organisers:
Feedback from participants:
- I am so glad I was able to make it to this training, which I was sure I would regret a lot if I couldn't attend, and had a great 2 days. I learnt great information from an incredible teacher in a creative environment with experienced people. The organisation of the workshop combined with the dedicated people was an unforgettable experience.Berat
- I'm glad I attended this workshop
During the 2 days I met great people, everyone was so sweet.
Kseniya explained her practical techniques clearly and took care of each of us individually. I discovered what I can do with her practical techniques and I can honestly say that she made me believe in myself.
It was a great experience for me, I really thank her very much.
some of my ceramicist friends told me that they were sorry that they could not attend the workshop, I hope he will visit Istanbul for the workshop again :)Beste - Since I started working on the pottery wheel, I have participated in many workshops. It was my biggest dream to make large pieces, and Ksenia's workshop was one of the few workshops I attended where I could reach real technical knowledge that would enable me to achieve this goal. These two exhausting days were a transformative experience in every sense. Thank you so much to the wonderful people I met, Ksenia and her team! See you soon!Cemre
- Kseniya is an incredible professional and I am so glad I had the privilege of seeing her in action! I really liked the fact that her technique involves a "least resistance" approach. Previously, even working with less weight, I was experiencing much more discomfort in my body and getting tired much faster. Literally the day after finishing the two-day workshop, I started dreaming about her training in Polenovo, feeling that I could still learn so much from her ☺️Anna
