Workshops and classes 2027
Two Day Workshop
Sculpting Animals in Various Positions
Bay School Community Arts Center
Mathews, VA
Jan. 30th and 31st
Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Skill Level: beginner to advanced
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Workshop Description
In this two day workshop, learn how to sculpt animals in multiple postures such as laying down, leaping, or in motion. We’ll focus on the hollowing method of molding a solid form then cutting open to hollow, allowing the artist to achieve more complex animal forms. Instruction will also include additive sculpting, carving, and texturing methods, with a focus on creating facial details and emotive qualities. We’ll cover important steps such as glazing ideas, firing methods, and mounting the sculptures for display. Katie will work individually with each student to help bring their vision into form, creating an instructive space for beginners and advanced ceramicists alike. Bring images of your favorite animals!
One day workshop and Ceramics Conference!
Sculpting an Animal
Hand Thrown Studio
Richmond, VA
January 7th. Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
This one day workshop is part of the Mid- Atlantic Clay Conference (Jan 8th-9th) which I am super excited to be participating in as a presenter on Saturday January 9th! Check out the website for full conference info. You can sign up for the workshop and Ceramics Conference separately.
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Workshop Description
In this one day hands-on workshop, learn how to sculpt animals! We’ll focus on the hollowing method of molding a solid form then cutting open to hollow, allowing the artist to achieve more complex animal forms. Instruction will also include additive sculpting, carving, and texturing methods, with a focus on creating facial details and emotive qualities. We’ll cover important steps such as drying time, glazing ideas, and firing methods. Katie will work individually with each student to help bring their vision into form, creating an instructive space for beginners and advanced ceramicists alike. Bring images of your favorite animals!
Five day workshop!
Sculpting Animal Vessels
Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft Columbia, NC
July 12th - 16th
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Workshop Description
Join us for an immersive dive into transforming your thrown and hand built pots into sculptural animal vessels through techniques of alteration, additive, and carving. Instruction will cover basic sculpting techniques such as the hollowing method and how to give the animals expression and defining characteristics such as eyes, ears, and motion. Katie will work individually with each student to help create a pleasing composition, structural integrity and visual interest in their artworks.