Tag: Classes & Workshops

 

When new students come to my studio for classes, typically the first thing they want to do is learn how to throw on the wheel. I don’t blame them, its messy, fun and frustrating and it was the first thing I wanted to do with clay too. In the beginning, I thought I would try to make a living selling mugs but when I realized all the possibilities of hand-building, I never went back to the wheel. And if it wasn’t for my students, I’d get rid of the two wheels in my studio altogether.

A lot of times my students ask me if I’ve made all of my dishes and mugs and the truth is that I’ve hardly got any handmade ware in my cupboards- WHAT?!?- the pottery community gasps! But, when traveling to NCECA this year and staying with my college roommate, I found this cute little thrown mug in her bathroom that I’d made when I was in school. Its got a beautiful pink blush from a soda or salt kiln and a not so bad handle on it, the lip could be a little fatter and the piece a lot lighter but the fun in finding this relic from the past brought me back to a time when I did (attempt) to make pots and I thought I’d share. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Its that time of year again! You can now sign up for our very popular summer sculpting workshops for kids and reserve your spot! Click here to see the schedule…

Earth Art Studio offers small class sizes for our student artists.  We focus on process vs product, honing skills and experiencing the world of art and artists through a variety of media. You can expect to take home 6-8 projects in materials such as clay, paper mache, wire, mixed media and more! And kids can participate in our annual end of summer art show!

See ya at the studio…

 

 

In my experience as an art teacher for over 15 years, I’ve found that parents are quick to sign their kids for a clay class, but rarely do they give themselves the opportunity to be creative. And when adults finally do allow themselves that time, it becomes some of the most precious hours in their week; its a time to think less about the laundry, a time to challenge themselves with a new skill and a time to be ok with risking failure. My adult students surprise me everyday with what they are willing to take on even if they haven’t touched clay since kindergarten and the results are beautiful!

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”   ― Pablo Picasso

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in classes at the studio for yourself, you are welcome to join in at any time and no experience is necessary. There are opportunities to learn wheel throwing and hand building techniques through projects ideas I provide as we go through classes. And, you are also welcome to come and create your own ideas using my guidance to help you see your vision through. Come and get your hands dirty, I look forward to seeing you at the studio soon!
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March Studio News!

 

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This spring I will be offering a 5 week Create With Clay workshop for kids ages 6 and up at earth art studio. We will create functional and sculptural pieces, experiment with building techniques and have fun being cr8iv! Beginners and studio alumni are all welcome. This class leads up to our annual Spring Studio Sale where students will have the opportunity to sell or just show their work off to friends and family. Click the link for more info and to sign up now.
Space is limited and this class will fill fast!

* if this workshop coincides with your spring break and you will miss a class, you will have the opportunity to make-up the class!