The Clay "Wins"
You work confidently with 1kg, but as soon as you grab a bigger lump, it starts living a life of its own: the form wobbles, your hands get tired, and the centering falls apart.
If you are here, you probably know this feeling:
The "Dead Zone" at the Bottom
You pull up the walls, but a thick ring of clay remains at the very base, refusing to budge. The result is a heavy pot with uneven wa
The "Glass Ceiling" of HEIGHT
You want to make a vase, so you take 2kg, 3kg, 4kg... but the vase stubbornly stays at 25cm. You use more clay, but the result is the same.
Feeling Powerless
It feels like you need brute male strength for big forms, and you just physically can't handle it—even though you see others doing it effortlessly.
Friends, this is not a dead end.
I see these as typical challenges that are solved with the right knowledge, not by endless blind practice.
Why is this happening? Let's get to the root of the problem.
- Why does "everything go wrong" with heavy weights?Techniques for small weights simply do not work for large ones. It's like trying to paint a wall with a tiny watercolor brush—the tool just doesn't fit the task. For 3–5 kg, you need different techniques and a completely different approach to centering and pulling.
- Why does the "height stay the same"?It often seems like to make a big form, you just need to grab more clay. While that's partly true, the real key is different: first, you must learn to extract the maximum potential from the volume you already have.
- Why does a "thick wall remain at the bottom"?It's not just about how you position your hands (though that matters too). Correct moisture and the right clay body are critical. If the clay is chosen incorrectly, it simply won't let you pull the wall up from the base, no matter how hard you try.
- Why does it "feel like you lack strength"?I’d be lying if I said that throwing big forms requires zero strength. But 80% of success is not arm muscle, but the intelligent use of your body weight. This can and must be learned. I will show you how even a petite girl can handle 5 kg if she knows how to anchor herself and where to direct the force.
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Having mastered the methodology, you will be able to create complex composite forms. Your ideas will no longer be limited by your technical skills.
Working with heavy weight is not a joke.
To ensure you don't ingrain mistakes or injure your joints, this course is available ONLY with feedback. I need to see what you are doing in order to help.
Working with heavy weight is not a joke.
To ensure you don't ingrain mistakes or injure your joints, this course is available ONLY with feedback. I need to see what you are doing in order to help.
Gaining creative freedom.
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We will learn why walls "collapse" and master techniques that keep them stiff. You will be able to confidently shape both wide and narrow vessels without fear of them falling apart at the last moment.
Building stable forms
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I will teach you to "pull" the clay from the most problematic zone—the base. We will master techniques that allow you to make walls evenly thin from the bottom to the very top. You will be surprised at how tall a piece can be made from the weight you are used to.
Unlocking the clay's potential
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Taming the heavy weight
We will solve the centering problem once and for all. I will show you how to use your body weight so the clay obeys you instead of dictating its terms. You will stop fighting with it.
I will personally guide you from frustration to mastery
Course program:
I will guide you step-by-step from preparing the clay to the finished piece.
Вы получите доступ к материалам по базовой технике (работа до 2 кг). Но до того, как вы приступите к изучению, ваша задача — записать на видео, как вы работаете с глиной.
Зафиксируем вашу точку А, скорректируем ошибки и убедимся, что вы готовы к большим весам. Это нужно, чтобы вы не «буксовали» на основах.
Зафиксируем вашу точку А, скорректируем ошибки и убедимся, что вы готовы к большим весам. Это нужно, чтобы вы не «буксовали» на основах.
Весь первый месяц — только цилиндры. Философия проста: если у вас нестабильные цилиндры, дальше идти бессмысленно. Мы начнем с 2 кг и постепенно дойдем до 6 кг. Я покажу две разные техники. Наша главная цель — добиться стабильности. Тех, кто справляется, ведем дальше, тех, кто отстает — я лично подтягиваю.
Здесь мы изучаем технику формующего вытягивания. Будем тренировать ключевые формы: капля, обратная капля, шар. И важный нюанс: работа с горелкой/феном. Не все глины любят большой вес. Я расскажу, какие глины пригодны для работы с большим весом и как «помогать» изделию держать форму.
Всего две недели, но очень интенсивные. Тянем глину не вверх, а вширь. Это совершенно другие ощущения и техника. Вы научитесь управлять центробежной силой для создания широких, открытых предметов.
Учимся собирать большие сосуды из частей. Начнем с простого (2+2 кг), чтобы вы поняли принцип. Затем повысим вес. Осваиваем разные методы соединения.
Этот блок опциональный. Я покажу работу с весом 6-10 кг, но сразу скажу: большинству людей это не нужно. Это для тех, кто хочет попробовать себя на пределе. Также в этом блоке мы научимся правильно протачивать такие большие формы.
| Eugene Pokidaev is a potter and researcher who turns chaos into a system. I wasn't born with clay in my hands. I spent 15 years teaching myself, learning the hard way and wasting precious moments of my life fighting with technique. I know what it’s like to work blindly and hit an invisible wall. I analyzed all my experience—both successes and failures—and broke it down into clear algorithms. The path that took me 7 years to travel, my students now cover in just a few months My goal is not just to show off my skills, but to teach so that YOU succeed. I believe there are no unpredictable mysteries in pottery. There is only methodology that needs to be understood and mastered. |
$250
"The Breakthrough"
(With Feedback)
- Full access to all course modules.
- Homework reviews and personal video feedback from Eugene.
- Access to the private student chat.
- Cheat sheets and study guides.
$500
"Quantum Leap"
(VIP Mentorship)
- Everything in the "Breakthrough" plan.
- A 1-on-1 private online lesson with Eugene Pokidaev.
No! We will teach you to use technique and your body weight, not brute force. You will be surprised at how much easier working with a large lump of clay becomes when you understand the physics of the process.
This course is for those who have already mastered the basics. Of course, we won't turn you away if you join. However, you will have to learn the basics in parallel within a very short timeframe. If you have the opportunity to work at the wheel for 3–4 hours a day during the first months, then it is possible for you to complete both the basics and the "Big Forms" course.
*Note: We recommend mastering the basics first.*
*Note: We recommend mastering the basics first.*
We understand that life happens. Access to course materials can be extended, or we can defer your participation to the next cohort.
Working with heavy weights without a mentor's supervision is a direct path to ingraining mistakes and even joint injuries. We are not willing to take that risk. Our goal is to guarantee your safe and effective growth.
Yes. You can split the payment over 3 or 6 months.
Yes. We accept payments from all over the world. If the suggested options don't work for you for some reason, please email us, and we will find a solution.
You will receive an email (please check all folders, including Spam). Inside, you will find a link to the platform. If the email hasn't arrived, go to this link https://pokidaev_ceramic_school.eduonline.io/ and log in using the email address you used to purchase the course.
The course access duration is 6 months.
⌛️ The course lasts 18 weeks
🏁 Training starts — September 10
🔚 Enrollment closes — September 5
✅ Until Sept 10, we will be diagnosing your technique. This is crucial for protecting your joint health.
The sooner you join, the more value you will get before we officially start.
Yes. To defer your start date, please email us or contact support at @pokidaeff_support after purchase with the course name and your email.
We understand. Money is always a sensitive topic :) If you feel you cannot afford it even with the installment plan, please do not force yourself. However, if you feel a strong desire to learn how to make big things, it becomes a question of priorities and investment in your skills.
YOUR BIG IDEAS DESERVE A BIG FORM
Stop putting your dreams on hold.
Sign up for the course and start creating pieces that evoke admiration—first and foremost, from yourself.
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