A Little Bit of Everything ClayDon’t know whether to start with hand building or wheel throwing? This is the class for you! We’ll explore both through a series of guided projects including wheel-thrown spoon rests and hand-built trinket boxes. A great introductory or one-time class for folks interested in exploring clay as an art form. The class will also include discussion of clay, glazes, and kilns that will give students a holistic understanding of ceramics.
This class is repeatable as students continue their journeys in clay. Experience level: None! Designed for folks new to clay looking to explore the wheel and hand building. Student work will be available for pick up 1-3 weeks after the end of the class. Enrollment includes one 25 lb. bag of clay |
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORLAUREL BLACKTHORNE (They/Them)
I am a community and self-taught ceramic artist. I’ve lived in Tallahassee for almost twenty years and absolutely love the community I have found here. While I’ve been working with clay for six years, I transitioned to a career in the arts in late 2020 out of a desire to engage with the world in a different way. My art focuses on themes of nature, queerness, resistance, and joy and I make a combination of functional pottery and ceramic sculpture. I think the strength of art is its ability to bring people together. Alongside my own artistic practice, I work as a pottery instructor specializing in helping students build strong foundations in ceramics and decorative techniques. I am also the Executive Director and one of the founding members of the Queer Tallahassee Artists Collective. Founded in 2021 QTAC is committed to building economic opportunity and community spaces that celebrate LGBTQIA+ artists. I am deeply committed to the importance of arts in the Tallahassee community and recognize the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized communities to engage in the arts. You can find me at BlackthorneCeramics.com and can always reach me at [email protected]. |
You can view Laurel Blackthorne's website here!
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