Mixed Level HandbuildLet’s make things with clay! We will focus on foundational skills in slabs, coils, and sculpture in a series of instructor-guided and student-led projects. We’ll make everything from pinch pots to garden sculptures. The class will 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: Brand new to intermediate level experience. Students brand new to hand building will be guided through a series of projects to learn basic techniques and can expect to complete 4-6 pieces. Students with prior hand building experience will work on refining and strengthening their hand building skills through a mix of larger scale guided and self-determined projects. 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 |
CLASS DETAILS
Day: Thursdays
Time: 1:30 - 4:30PM Dates: January 9 - March 6* (8 classes) *No class meeting February 20 Location: Ceramics Studios, Studios of LeMoyne (417 E. Call St.) Instructor: Laurel Blackthorne Tuition: $260 for members | $270 for non-members Ages: Adults Supplies: Tuition includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, use of studio tools and firing of work. Additional clay is available for purchase. Course Syllabus Refund Policy |
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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