Warm Up to Throw Down: Ergonomics at the Wheel

Throwing shouldn't leave you with an achy back or sore wrists! 

In this workshop, we'll give your body a warm up before putting it to work at the wheel. We'll pair simple exercises with each stage of the throwing process: glutes for wedging, core for seated posture, pecs for centering, and lumbricals for pulling. You'll learn which muscles should be doing the work and how to engage them for more stability and less strain.

You'll leave with a better sense of how your body should feel throughout the throwing process, plus a take home list of exercises to help keep those muscles active between sessions.

Please note: The This workshop does not include firing or open studio time. Yaro students and members are welcome to keep any work and fire at the usual rates. 

Sample Class Format

• Introduction and overview of ergonomics at the wheel
• Guided warm ups focused on the muscles used for throwing
• Wedging and preparing the body for working with clay
• Throwing at the wheel with exercises paired to each stage, including centering, pulling, and posture
• Individual guidance and adjustments as you throw
• Wrap up, questions, and take home exercises