Playful
Pinching with Laura Williams
Join us on a mixed media journey with turning
your illustrations into tangible art! Laura’s pinching and coiling workshop
will help you step out of your comfort zone and take new chances with your
clay.
Laura will be highlighting our homemade Terra
Sigillata and demonstrating creative techniques to elevate your pieces. Choose
your favorite underglaze as Laura focuses on how to use surface, line, and
color to translate drawn imagery into expressive ceramic forms.
When: January 24 + 25
Where: 3300 Girard Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM
87107
Time: 11am - 5pm
Cost: $255/person
Min. 10 participants
Max. 20 participants
Students will complete drawing exercises
designed to inspire and play. Learn techniques for building symmetrical forms
and discuss altering, handles and additions as opportunities for customizing
your wares. The second day of the workshop will be dedicated to decorating
wares using Terra Sigillata and underglaze.
What you need to bring:
- Your
favorite underglaze. We carry Coyote Clay, Chrysanthos One Stroke, Cafe
Color H and pencils, Amaco Velvets, Duncan EZ Strokes, Mayco Underglaze
and Spectrum Underglaze
- Brushes
in various sizes
New Mexico Clay will provide Smooth Red clay
and Terra Sigillata. If you prefer a different clay body, they will be
available for purchase.
Laura Williams (they/she) is a UK born, US
based ceramic artist whose practice explores material, narrative, color and
play. Laura studied ceramics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and has
worked as a ceramics educator for the last decade. They’ve taught at several
art centers including; Lillstreet Art Center, Adamah Art Studios, Made Chicago,
The Digs Chicago.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Within 30 days of the workshop we will charge a 6% restocking fee
Within 7 days of the workshop it will be a 50% cancellation fee
