Body Mechanics on the Wheel with HanaKyle Moranz
A woman in a purple long-sleeve top, dark pants, and black boots is wedging clay on a wooden table inside a pottery studio. Shelves in the background are filled with ceramic pottery pieces.
Two women in a pottery studio, one shaping a clay vessel on a pottery wheel while the other observes and guides. Shelves in the background are filled with plastic-wrapped pottery pieces.
Body Mechanics on the Wheel with HanaKyle Moranz
A woman in a purple long-sleeve top, dark pants, and black boots is wedging clay on a wooden table inside a pottery studio. Shelves in the background are filled with ceramic pottery pieces.
Two women in a pottery studio, one shaping a clay vessel on a pottery wheel while the other observes and guides. Shelves in the background are filled with plastic-wrapped pottery pieces.

Body Mechanics on the Wheel with HanaKyle Moranz

$120.00
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Overview
This is an interactive workshop on how to use your body effectively for less pain and more success while throwing on the wheel. HanaKyle will guide you in aligning your whole body and engaging muscles effectively to leverage the strength you already have while throwing, and in associated tasks, including wedging. All levels of experience are welcome. HanaKyle Moranz is a massage therapist and personal trainer of over 20 years, and returned to the wheel in 2022 after a long hiatus. She's enthusiastic to share details about anatomy, physiology, and using our bodies in optimal ways for longevity, both on the wheel and in everyday life. Learn more about her at www.hanakyle.com.  
Location and Dates
Still Life Studio // Santa Monica

850 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Wednesday, August 19th 12pm-3pm

Workshop Description

This one-day workshop will focus on the body mechanics on the wheel for a range of experience levels. This includes a discussion and demonstration of the following:

    In this 3 hour session, we will:

    • practice specific stretches and mobility moves to prepare for and/or counteract the physical patterns of wheel throwing
    • discuss areas of concern in the body and relevant anatomical details, with plenty of time for Q&A
    • explore the details of how we use fingers, hands, wrists, neck, back, and shoulders in this work
    • try out ergonomic variations of common techniques and get feedback in the moment

    You'll learn:

    • How to use leverage to minimize fatigue
    • Stretches to do before, during, and after a session on the wheel
    • How to arrange your body to decrease pain or discomfort
    • Mindfulness to apply to every moment of your clay practice

    HanaKyle Moranz is a massage therapist and personal trainer of over 20 years, and returned to the wheel in 2022 after a long hiatus. She's enthusiastic to share details about anatomy, physiology, and using our bodies in optimal ways for longevity, both on the wheel and in everyday life. Learn more about her at www.hanakyle.com.

    Policies
    • By enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.
    • Please plan to arrive early so we can start class promptly at the scheduled time.

    • There is a cancellation fee of $20 for all workshops. Cancellations made 4 or more days before the date of class will be refunded minus this fee. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. We cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate.

    • Our classes are intended for adults. If you have a child under 18 who is interested in taking a class, please email us before enrolling.

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