ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (B)

ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (B)

Adult Multi-Week | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Clay III

Beginner

1/12/2023-3/2/2023

12:30 PM-3:30 PM EDT on Th

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$255.00

$229.50

$40.00

Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.

  • All materials and equipment provided. Open to anyone interested in learning/relearning the basics of clay. Returning students welcome.

    Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.

  • You will receive 25 pounds of clay; additional clay is available for purchase.

    Students must follow current Covid-19 protocols, as outlined by our website. For more info visit visarts.org. This is an On-site course. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program: if interested please visit visarts.org.
Orr, Christine

Christine Orr b.1993 (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Richmond, Virginia. Working in clay, fiber, paper-making and poetry, her practice critically navigates how humans have co-evolved with objects. Orr investigates material culture’s role in our understanding of domestic and utilitarian items. This research connects objects and what they are made from as well as their metaphorical and symbolic potential. Orr received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2015. She completed her Master of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in the Craft/Material Studies Department in 2021.