Sculpture
Through demonstrations and individualized instruction, students will learn the foundations of handbuilding by creating a pinch pot, a coil vase, and a slab-built vessel. Students will also learn about the stages of clay, attaching techniques, clay safety, proper storage methods, and concept development/sketching. This class will give students a comprehensive…
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Learn a variety of handbuilding construction techniques; pinch pots, coil, and slab construction. Create decorative pieces, functional pieces, representations, or abstract sculptures. Students will finish projects using a variety of glazing methods.
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Students will carve and paint a shorebird using traditional methods, materials, and tools to create a decoy in the style typical of the late 19th century. The skills learned in this class will allow the student to progress to other woodcarving projects. As a repeat student (intermediate-advance level) the student…
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This class will explore the process of sculpting a realistic animal portrait by utilizing reference photos. Reference photos are the responsibility of each student, either a pet or perspective animal image. The instuctor will offer an approach to animal portraiture that focuses on anatomical structure, proportion, and capturing the individuality…
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This course teaches students to create ready-to-fire clay bust/figures using reference photos and solid-building techniques. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, students will sculpt facial features, explore expression and gesture, and develop a personal concept for their piece. The course covers structural integrity, drying/firing methods, and surface finishing options like glazing…
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During this class, students will learn how to create functional hand-built vessels that feature your favorite furry friends! Techniques that will be explored include building with slabs, additive relief methods, and subtractive carving methods. Surfacing principles that will be discussed include functional vs. decorative surfaces, the importance of transparency/opacity, best…
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This class will delve into the realm of handbuilt vessels, with an emphasis on coil, slab, and surface decoration. We will build conventional forms (amphoras, moon jars, bottles) on a large scale. Decorative planters, mugs, and platters will also be covered. Students will build a personal visual vocabulary to develop…
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This workshop provides a unique opportunity for a parent and child to work together to craft beautiful pots inspired by the sea. No prior clay experience is required – just bring an open mind and a desire to create! During the workshop, you and your child will each make a…
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During this workshop participants will learn to look at the human figure objectively. We will model the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Each study will be built solid and hollowed out. After the anatomy studies are completed, a small scale, in the round portrait will be started. Reference photos of…
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Participants will choose a broad topic or theme to explore. We will practice organizing and developing artworks through concept design, symbolism, and sketching while focusing on artistic voice and vision. Hand-built sculptural or functional artwork can be created throughout the workshop. While this workshop will focus on form, surface options…
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