This is a previously recorded workshop. You will have access to the recording of this workshop for 90 days. Once your purchase, I will send you an email with the access info!
Workshop Description:
Yarn bowls might seem like an unexpected item for Ryan to make—he doesn’t knit or crochet—but his mother-in-law does. After her request in 2017, he started making them and has since crafted hundreds, steadily refining his approach over time.
In this workshop, Ryan will share the most common challenges he’s encountered and the solutions he’s developed along the way. He’ll walk you through how he throws and carves his current versions, tips for reducing warping, how to safely soften and finish the cut areas, drying and firing strategies, and the range of sizes that have worked best for his customers. If you’ve struggled with yarn bowls or are curious to add them to your lineup, this session will help you improve your process and avoid common pitfalls.
Artist Bio:
Ryan Durbin is a potter from Northern Kentucky who focuses on making functional pottery efficiently. While he leans toward production methods, his approach stays fun and fluid—he avoids throwing gauges or laser guides, instead embracing slight variation in every piece. Ryan has been making pottery since 2007 and has sold his work since 2016 through local art shows, online, and via wholesale and consignment with various shops.
This is a previously recorded workshop. You will have access to the recording of this workshop for 90 days. Once your purchase, I will send you an email with the access info!
Workshop Description:
Yarn bowls might seem like an unexpected item for Ryan to make—he doesn’t knit or crochet—but his mother-in-law does. After her request in 2017, he started making them and has since crafted hundreds, steadily refining his approach over time.
In this workshop, Ryan will share the most common challenges he’s encountered and the solutions he’s developed along the way. He’ll walk you through how he throws and carves his current versions, tips for reducing warping, how to safely soften and finish the cut areas, drying and firing strategies, and the range of sizes that have worked best for his customers. If you’ve struggled with yarn bowls or are curious to add them to your lineup, this session will help you improve your process and avoid common pitfalls.
Artist Bio:
Ryan Durbin is a potter from Northern Kentucky who focuses on making functional pottery efficiently. While he leans toward production methods, his approach stays fun and fluid—he avoids throwing gauges or laser guides, instead embracing slight variation in every piece. Ryan has been making pottery since 2007 and has sold his work since 2016 through local art shows, online, and via wholesale and consignment with various shops.
