Ceramics Workshops

Narrative Sculpture with Kelsey Bowen

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February 6 @ 2:43 pm

In this course, students will work closely with figurative sculptor Kelsey Bowen to create clay figures that tell a story. Techniques covered in this workshop will include coil building, gesture, expression, and the use of objects to build a narrative within a 3-dimensional sculpture. The workshop will begin with the…

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Throwing and Altering: On the Potter’s Wheel with Ray Brown

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February 6 @ 2:43 pm

Students will learn how to throw, alter and assemble pottery out of round. Objectives include being more comfortable altering forms, a further understanding of utility, and a iterative process of developing form. Emphasis will be given to asymmetry, stamping, and dynamic attachments. Students will learn how to alter at different…

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Making your favorite Animal with Eduardo Gomez Rojas

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February 6 @ 2:43 pm

Working from an image, the student will develop a sculpture of their favorite animal. This can be accomplished as a 3D sculpture or as a relief sculpture depending on the animal pose and the final destination of the sculpture. Students will study the basic anatomy of the animal with reference…

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Making a Relief from a Live Model with Eduardo Gomez Rojas

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February 6 @ 2:43 pm

Use your wonderfully skilled mark making techniques on clay and learn the secrets of combining your drawing and sculpting skills to make a relief sculpture. Each student will construct a clay rendering from a live model in the classroom. We will discuss the difference between a low, medium and high…

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Raku Jewelry and Ornaments with Barbara Powell

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February 6 @ 2:43 pm

This 2-day workshop will include hand-building small ornamental jewelry and hanging ornaments that will be raku fired. The objective of the workshop is to introduce students to the possibilities and range of raku fired work. Students will design work that complements the alternative firing method and explore the many glaze…

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