On the heels of the popular 2020 Old Church Pottery Show virtual workshop series, The Art School at Old Church has committed to offering ongoing Online Master Classes.
Whether you're a novice looking to watch the masters at work or a proficient craftsman looking for a challenge and inspiration, check back here and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date on our latest offerings!
Wild Clay: Throwing, Carving, and Collaborating
with Michael Hunt and Naomi Dalglish of Bandana Pottery
moderated by Megan Carli, TASOC Ceramics Manager
Sunday, June 6
3:00 PM-4:30 PM EDT
Fee: $40 | Registration deadline: 7:00 AM EDT, Sunday, June 6
In this masterclass, Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt will share the forming techniques they commonly use in their studio, from throwing off the hump to carving from a solid piece of clay and altering. There will also be discussion about using wild clay—locally, self-sourced clay—and collaborating in the studio together.
You can learn more about Naomi and Michael and their work at https://bandanapottery.com/about-us
This workshop will take place on ZOOM. Emails with ZOOM login details will be sent the day of the class. Please be aware that class times take place in EST.
Say it with Clay: Printing on Clay to Make Multi-Media Art with a Voice
Thomas Lucas, printmaker, ceramicist, and mixed media artist
and
Roberto Lugo, ceramicist, social activist, and poet
moderated by Megan Carli, TASOC Ceramics Manager
Saturday, April 3
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EST
Fee: $40 | Registration deadline: 7:00 AM EST, Saturday, April 3
During this hour and a half online master class, Thomas Lucas and Roberto Lugo will experiment with drawing and printing images on clay using a range of techniques, such as screen printing, relief, and lithography. They will discuss how to develop images and text and how to apply them to ceramic tiles, vessels, and sculpture and will demonstrate some overglazing techniques. These forms serve as platforms for the public voice, social activism, with strong influences rooted in hip hop, poetry, history, and politics.
This workshop will take place on ZOOM. Emails with ZOOM login details will be sent the day of the class. Please be aware that class times take place in EST.
Work by Thomas Lucas