Clay and Woven Plant Holder Two-part Workshop Series
Schedule
Sat Jan 06 2024 at 09:45 am to Sat Sep 07 2024 at 04:45 pm
UTC-08:00Location
The Silver Studio | Seattle, WA
About this Event
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Join me at my Columbia City fiber art studio for a two-part workshop on Clay and Woven Fiber Plant Holders
Series Dates - choose one:
• SAT MAY 4th from 9:45am - 12:45pm for Clay, and SAT MAY 18th for Weaving 9:45am - 12:45pm
• SAT MAY 4th from 1:45pm - 4:45pm for Clay, and SAT MAY 18th for Weaving 1:45pm - 4:45pm
• SUN JULY 7th from 9:45am - 12:45pm for Clay, and SUN JULY 21st for Weaving 9:45am - 12:45pm
• SUN JULY 7th from 1:45 - 4:45pm for Clay, and SUN JULY 21st for Weaving 1:45 - 4:45pm
• SAT SEPT 7th from 9:45am - 12:45pm for Clay, and SAT SEPT 21st for Weaving 9:45am - 12:45pm
• SAT SEPT 7th from 1:45pm - 4:45pm for Clay, and SAT SEPT 21st for Weaving 1:45pm - 4:45pm
Just book on the date of the first class -
I’m excited to offer this mixed media project that blends three of my loves - fiber, clay and plants! I’ve worked in Fiber for more than 20 years, but my artistic history is in clay with a BFA and an MFA in ceramics.
I’m excited to work this medium back into my studio, and share it with you in project-based workshops.
This project is a perfect introduction to clay, and fiber arts, but also has plenty of expressive potential for those who already have experience in these mediums.
This project offers a lot of flexibility for you to riff on the skills I teach, and make something totally unique. Clay and Fiber have a natural symbiosis - and you’ll be thrilled with what you can accomplish!
PLEASE READ FAQ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING.
First Workshop: 9:45 am -12:45pm OR 1:45pm - 4:45pm
We’ll be pinch building the bottom of our vessels, and decorating with underglazes in a variety of summer colors. We’ll be working with a buff-colored clay with speckles, when fired to cone 6, becomes almost as if it’s glazed. I’ll have stamps and texture tools to have a wide possibility for the look of your pieces
Our projects will be colorful but earthy, steering clear of the shiny look of “beginning ceramics”. Your pieces will look like something you can be proud of and use in your home. The ceramic bottom allows you to use it as a ‘drip pan’ for hanging plants. You’ll be able to make 1-3 clay pieces during this workshop
Second Workshop: 9:45 am -12:45pm OR 1:45pm - 4:45pm
You’ll get back your fired pieces, and we will learn to weave a top portion, using a needle, t-shirt fiber, and a wide variety of colored cotton thread and waxed threads. This technique is accessible and forgiving, but makes something that is stunning, allowing you to explore patterns and color.
At the end of the workshop, you’ll get to take home the leather needle and a variety strings and fibers to complete your plant holder, as well as work on your other pieces, if you made more than one.
You can suspend your pieces with waxed thread or build them with a flat surface to sit on a table.
All tools and supplies are provided: Clay, underglazes, firing, fiber, cords, waxed string, needles and sparkling water and wrapped snacks.
If you have a particular plant in mind, bring measurements so you can make your project to fit!
FAQs : Please Read!
CLASS MINIMUM: Five people must be registered for the class to run. Please do share with friends! I tend to cancel classes 7 days ahead if the minimums have not been met, so don't wait until the last minute to register.
AGE/ABILITY: Great for beginners to clay and fiber! For adult learners, and children 15 and up who have an interest in weaving and maturity/ability to focus for 5 hours, are welcome to attend with a registered adult.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact me HERE
REFUND POLICY: Please review before booking.
Due to class minimums, I do not offer refunds, unless you have Covid-related symptoms. If you are sick with Covid-related symptoms, please do not attend, and notify my ASAP so I can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. I can offer you to transfer you to any of my available classes, on-line and in-person. Eventbrite no longer allows me to offer credit.
WHEN YOU BOOK:
You will receive an important Informational Email.
It will come from "[email protected]" the day you order, with your Order Confirmation.
PLEASE SCROLL all the way to the end, to find the Informational Email, to know what you need to bring, and how to find the studio.
WHEN TO ARRIVE:
Please plan to arrive no later than 9:45am or 1:45pm ; in order to find parking, get settled, go to the bathroom, wash hands, etc.
Sadly, we cannot accommodate people who arrive late.
Demos start promptly at the start of class time.Due to the structure of class, demos cannot be re-done for late-comers without cutting things out of class for everyone.
The Garden Workshops are held in a small urban forest with towering heritage Douglas Fir trees, that create a cool and pleasant shade garden, even in the height of summer. MAY-SEPTEMBER
Workshops are held rain or shine, because there is a covered workshop and a festival tent.
OCTOBER-MAY Workshops are held inside my cozy studio in the trees with a woodfire stove!
Where is it happening?
The Silver Studio, 5264 39th Avenue South, Seattle, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 160.00
