STUDIO SERIES: The Korean Moon Jar with Mark Churchill on November 22nd at 2 PM In Person OR Virtual Option

I’m honored to welcome my longtime mentor and teacher, Mark Churchill, into the studio on November 22nd at 2 - 4 PM for the next installment of Inside the Process—a series created to bring us closer to artists, their hands, their techniques, and the thinking behind their work.  For this special evening, Mark will demonstrate the making of a Korean-style Moon Jar, made from the finest porcelain available.  He will take us through the process from preparing the porcelain, the unique nature of the medium, to throwing and joining the form, meticulous drying, trimming, firiing, and glazing.

The Moon Jar, or dal hangari, emerged during Korea’s Joseon dynasty and became known for its luminous white surface and generous, almost spherical form. Traditionally, these vessels were too large to throw as one piece, so potters threw two separate hemispheres and joined them at the center. The process naturally created subtle asymmetry and irregularity—qualities that became part of the Moon Jar’s quiet beauty rather than something to correct.

Join us for an afternoon in the studio as we slow down, watch a master at work, ask questions, and experience the making of this iconic ceramic form from beginning to end.

You have the option to be present during the demonstration OR purchase the Virtual login.  A link will be sent prior to the demonstration via email. Please choose carefully when loading your purchasing.

DeNai Jones Ceramics is located at 365 E. Santa Clara Street in historic downtown Ventura, California.