Identity in our pots emerges from the individuality in our hands– and our tools. Learn to make your own trimming tools out of reclaimed materials that fit your practice in a way store bought tools simply cannot. Walk away with a new trimming tool, the knowledge to make a variety of tools in your own studio, and the confidence to solve problems in the studio with your hands, not your wallet.
Joe Hochman is an active-duty Coast Guard member and avid potter who has created, taught, and exhibited in New Mexico, Illinois, Alaska, and North Carolina. With a background in Philosophy, he values conversation about pottery, the communities it fosters, and the educational value it holds.