Bespoke Bird Baths- Evening Clay Intensive

$425.00

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Handmade ceramic birdbaths can be a great way to add charm to your garden while also offering a functional watering space for birds, bugs, and other critters. Using durable mid-range clay and finishes we will be designing large sturdy birdbaths that will serve as canvases to explore low relief sculpture.

In this workshop we will address techniques to build large format pretty quickly using large slabs of compressed clay. We will utilize different forms to create nested bowls that fit snugly into tall cylindrical bases. Finally, we will dedicate a meaningful amount of time to different surface design processes including an in-depth investigation of different low relief carving and Sgraffito techniques.

This workshop includes participation in 10 studio sessions. After the workshop, there is an additional gathering where the finished artworks are unveiled and participants can share about their inspirations and experiences. You can see some recent examples of previous participants projects in the photo gallery. The 5:15pm start time is set to accommodate people driving from work. The studio will open at 5pm for attendees to socialize, draw, imagine. Demonstrations will happen after 5:15pm.

Instructor: Zachary Myers

Class Maximum: 8 participants

Number of Sessions: 6 clay buildings sessions, 4 glazing sessions, and an artwork pickup gathering.

When signing up for this workshop, you are signing up for 10 workshop sessions. There are no partial refunds if you miss a session. Out of respect for the small group, please make sure you are able to attend all 10 work sessions before signing up. You can view the scheduled sessions below.

These evening workshop sessions are intended for beginner to intermediate artists and will cover a variety of beginner and intermediate hand-building techniques. This workshop is best suited for an artist who has taken a clay workshop or class in some capacity before. You do not need to be an expert, but some experience is helpful.

Handmade ceramic birdbaths can be a great way to add charm to your garden while also offering a functional watering space for birds, bugs, and other critters. Using durable mid-range clay and finishes we will be designing large sturdy birdbaths that will serve as canvases to explore low relief sculpture.

In this workshop we will address techniques to build large format pretty quickly using large slabs of compressed clay. We will utilize different forms to create nested bowls that fit snugly into tall cylindrical bases. Finally, we will dedicate a meaningful amount of time to different surface design processes including an in-depth investigation of different low relief carving and Sgraffito techniques.

This workshop includes participation in 10 studio sessions. After the workshop, there is an additional gathering where the finished artworks are unveiled and participants can share about their inspirations and experiences. You can see some recent examples of previous participants projects in the photo gallery. The 5:15pm start time is set to accommodate people driving from work. The studio will open at 5pm for attendees to socialize, draw, imagine. Demonstrations will happen after 5:15pm.

Instructor: Zachary Myers

Class Maximum: 8 participants

Number of Sessions: 6 clay buildings sessions, 4 glazing sessions, and an artwork pickup gathering.

When signing up for this workshop, you are signing up for 10 workshop sessions. There are no partial refunds if you miss a session. Out of respect for the small group, please make sure you are able to attend all 10 work sessions before signing up. You can view the scheduled sessions below.

These evening workshop sessions are intended for beginner to intermediate artists and will cover a variety of beginner and intermediate hand-building techniques. This workshop is best suited for an artist who has taken a clay workshop or class in some capacity before. You do not need to be an expert, but some experience is helpful.

Workshop Schedule‍ ‍

Session 1: Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Clay Building)

Session 2: Thursday, June 4th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Clay Building)

Session 3: Tuesday, June 9th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Clay Building)

Session 4: Thursday, June 11th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Clay Building)

Session 5: Tuesday, June 16th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Clay Building)

Session 6: Thursday, June 18th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Clay Building)

2 Week Drying and Firing Break

Session 7: Tuesday, July 7th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Staining and Glazing)

Session 8: Thursday, July 9th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Staining and Glazing)

Session 9: Tuesday, July 14th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Staining and Glazing)

Session 10: Thursday, July 16th, 5:15 to 8:00pm (Staining and Glazing)

Glaze Firing Break

Artwork Pickup Gathering: Sunday July 26th, 11am to 1pm (Community Reflection)

All sessions must be attended to complete the project.

All attendees must be 18 years or older to participate.

In this hand-building workshop, attendees will need to be able to safely lift and manuever up to 25lbs of material at a time.

FAQ

How does clayARTstudio handle cancellations?

Cancellations must be submitted at least 4 days (96 hours) before the start of the first session to be eligible for a refund. All refunds will be subject to a $10 service fee. We do not offer partial refunds or pro-rated refunds if you are unavailable during one or more or more of the posted sessions. Please be sure you are available during all listed sessions before registering for this workshop.