NATURE'S DETAILS WORKSHOP WITH JESSICA ARCHIBEQUE
Jessica Archibeque will be taking over the studio for a
2-day workshop. Nature's Details: Sculpting Insects, Nature, and Altering
Pottery Vessels will help you discover the art of elevating wheel-thrown and
hand-built pottery through the intricate addition of three-dimensional insect
sculptures. Drawing inspiration from her signature style, Jessica will guide
participants in seamlessly integrating sculptural elements onto pottery forms,
transforming functional pieces into captivating works of art. Students will
learn techniques for creating lifelike insect forms and exploring texture,
proportion, and attachment methods to ensure durability and visual harmony.
Perfect for beginners who have the basics under their belt and seasoned
ceramicists, this class offers a unique opportunity to merge natural motifs
with the timeless craft of pottery.
What You’ll Learn:
● Advanced techniques for sculpting detailed and lifelike
insect forms, including bees and other creatures.
● How to alter greenware vessels to enhance visual interest
and balance.
● Methods for combining texture and sculptural elements to
create unique designs.
● Techniques for securely attaching sculptural additions,
handles, and other features to greenware.
● Tips and tricks for using various sculpting tools,
including an introduction to specialized tools for fine detail, texture, and
carving.
● The importance of trimming and how to use it effectively
to refine and enhance sculptural details (demonstration only).
● Wheel-throwing techniques for creating forms that
complement sculptural additions (demonstration only).
● Design principles to seamlessly integrate handbuilt
elements with wheel-thrown forms.
Note: Students will need to bring their own greenware pieces
(at the leather-hard stage but more on the “wetter side” for this class, as
wheel throwing and trimming will be covered in demonstrations only to
accommodate more people.
Date: March 1 & 2 (Saturday/Sunday)
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a break for lunch
Cost: $250/person Participants: 25 max, minimum of 5 to run
the workshop
Purchase online or call to reserve your spot!
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.
