Visiting Art Workshop Zoomorphic Vessels
In this hands-on workshop, Katie will demonstrate and guide students in creating animal sculpture and zoomorphic vessels that contain personal meaning and narrative. Using techniques of throwing and hand-building, students will form vessels that incorporate animal figures by sculpting, carving, and alteration. Instruction will cover basic sculpting techniques such as the hollowing method and how to give the animals expression and defining characteristics such as eyes, ears, and motion. Katie will work individually with each student to help create pleasing composition, structural integrity and visual interest in their piece. Class will also include guidance about different ways to glaze and fire the finished work. Students will complete class with work in process and one completed, along with technical and conceptual information to go forward in creating zoomorphic ceramics!