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Clay Critters: Ceramics Workshop with Sara Torgison
March 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Led by visiting artist Sara Torgison, this immersive workshop will follow Torgison’s artist talk on Friday, March 20, at 2:00 in Rogers-Traylor 211. The workshop will focus on hollow building strategies for rendering animal subjects in clay. Participants will be encouraged to consider form, structure, and texture in ceramic surface treatments through exploration of small animal figures. The workshop will cover capturing likeness in pinch and coil techniques and honing skills in noticing and recording important details. Torgison will guide participants through planning with photo references, initial shaping, and forming a base structure. Participants should come prepared to make one small animal and have access to images either printed or saved on a mobile device. Beginner friendly, some handbuilding experience is helpful. Experienced potters are welcome to bring their own tools.
The workshop is free and open to the public and guests of all ages. Space is limited! Please RSVP by emailing your name and number of attendees in your group to Dr. Kelsey Malone (malonek2@berea.edu). There is potential to make some mess, so wear clothing you don’t mind getting a bit dirty.