Special guest masterclass · September 2026
Take me to the Moon
with Jihyun Kim · London
- Dates
- 25–27 Sep 2026
- Price
- CHF 540
- Place
- Zürich
We are thrilled to welcome ceramic artist Jihyun Kim from London to Lüt Studio for a two-day masterclass. Over one immersive weekend you will slipcast, decorate and glaze your very own Moonjar, guided by one of the most distinctive young voices in contemporary ceramics.
The weekend opens on Friday evening with a public artist talk, followed by two days of hands-on making. You will work with porcelain casting slip, learn surface decoration techniques, and finish your piece with Jihyun's signature “Gloop” glaze.
Programme
Friday 25 Sep · 18:00 to 19:00
Public artist talk
An evening talk on Jihyun's practice, inspirations and the world of the Moonjar (40 min), followed by an open Q&A (20 min). Open to all participants.
Saturday 26 Sep · 10:00 to 16:00 · 1 h lunch break
Day 1 — Slipcasting & surface decorating
- Introduction & slipcasting demonstration
- Pouring the slip into your Moonjar mould
- Unmoulding & pouring out the slip
- Surface decoration: slip trailing, nerikomi & sieve textures
- Decorating your slipcast Moonjar
Sunday 27 Sep · 10:00 to 13:00
Day 2 — The Gloop glaze
- Example pieces & Gloop glaze demonstration
- Decorating your Moonjar with Gloop glaze
Your finished pieces will be glaze-fired by Lüt Studio after the workshop and ready for collection.
What's included
- Two full days of teaching with Jihyun Kim, plus the Friday artist talk
- All materials: casting slip, plaster mould, glazes & colour stains
- Use of all studio tools (slip trailers, carving & wood tools, sieves)
- Bisque & glaze firing of your finished Moonjar
- Specialty coffee & refreshments throughout
- Lunch on Saturday the 26th
No prior experience required. Beginners and experienced makers are equally welcome.
