MasterClass Weekend— Rikard Palmquist: Throwing Off a Hump

Guest Workshop with Rikard Palmquist Throwing Off a Hump

•Sat-Sun 19-20 SEP • 9.30-15.00•

Join us for a cozy, inspiring weekend at the studio! We are honored to welcome guest ceramicist Rikard Palmquist for an exclusive two-day workshop where you will ll dive into the traditional technique of throwing off a hump.

Whether you’re stepping up to the wheel for the very first time or looking to refine your technique, come with a curious heart and leave with new skills, beautiful handcrafted pieces, and wonderful memories.

Meet Your Instructor: Rikard Palmquist

Based in Gustavsberg outside Stockholm, Rikard Palmquist is a dedicated functional ceramicist and guest member at Blås & Knåda. Renowned for crafting exquisite ceramics for fine dining restaurants and bespoke tea ritual vessels- such as Japanese and Chinese chawans, katakuchi, and teapots; Rikard brings deep craftsmanship and warmth to his teaching.

Rikard crafts his own glazes using clay, granite, and wood ash gathered from local nature. His design philosophy centers on creating pieces that evoke a sense of continuous evolution inviting you to discover something subtle and new each time you hold them.

What is "Throwing Off a Hump" & Why Do It?

Throwing off a hump (or "throwing off the mound") is an efficient and fluid pottery technique where a large mass of clay is centered on the wheel at once. Instead of centering individual small lumps of clay every time, you shape multiple small-to-medium vessels: like tea cups, bowls, or espresso mugs one after another straight from the top section of the mound.

Why potters love it:

• Efficiency & Rhythm: It saves setup time and creates an intuitive, continuous throwing rhythm.
• Flow State: It helps you relax into the clay and build muscle memory quickly.
• Consistency: Excellent for practicing control, speed, and subtle variations in form.

Workshop Details

• Dates: Sat-Sun September 19-20 
• Time: 09:30–15:00 (Both Days) Cleanup by 16.00
• Level: No prior experience needed! Open to beginners and seasoned makers alike.
• 1:7 teacher student ratio-exclusive high touch masterclass. 

What’s Included:

• 2 kg of Clay included (extra clay available to purchase for 100 kr/kg)
• Bisque & glaze firing of your pieces
• Coffee, tea, and delicious snacks throughout the day

Glazing Session:

• Glazing date and session details will be decided and coordinated during the weekend.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable indoor shoes
• An apron
• Your favorite carving or throwing tools (optional! we have plenty in the studio for you to use!)

Pottery Workshop taught in English/Swedish.