Tuesday, October 6, 2009

spend the evening with yours truly

Alrighty folks, NOW you can call (512) 974-4040 and register to take 1 or all 4 of my specialty clay workshops at the Dougherty Arts School. WOOHOO. Here is the lowdown.



Tiles & Trivets Workshop with Stephanie Nance
Thursday, November 5th 6:30 – 9:30 pm

This workshop offers an introduction for proper slab rolling techniques in order to produce decorative tiles, trivets, coasters, etc. Great for adults and beginners who desire to explore in a new medium and wonderful for experienced potters yearning to experiment with different clay techniques. Rolling and pressing textures into the surface of your slabs opens the door wide for all kinds of surface decoration. Students will walk away from class with their heads swirling with ideas for more fun projects to do on their own and a handmade work of art! Supplies provided. Paint your pieces with a one fire cone 06 glaze. Class held in Clay Studio. Limit 12 students. $29/ 1 class

Stamps and Appliqués Workshop with Stephanie Nance
Thursday, November 12th 6:30 – 9:30 pm

This specialty workshop will focus on making bisque-ware stamps and appliqué (a smaller ornament or device applied to another surface) molds for use in your future ceramic projects. An easy way to build your collection of tools for surface decoration; stamping and applying small appliqués to wares add ornament, interest and texture to plain surfaces. Students will leave knowing how to make & use their new tools. Supplies provided and pieces will be bisque fired only. Class held in Clay Studio. Limit 12 students. $29/ 1 class



Exploring Texture Workshop with Stephanie Nance
Thursday, November 19th 6:30 – 9:30 pm

The pliability of clay offers its users never-ending opportunities when it comes to surface design. This class is loosely designed as to give you the opportunity to experiment to your hearts desire making textures with unassuming items like, doilies, nails, cake decorating tips, fabric, buttons, etc. Feel free to bring items to share in making texture “test tiles.” We’ll take notes on what you and others do, so you may carry these processes on to your future projects. Supplies provided and paint your pieces with a one fire cone 06 glaze. Class held in Clay Studio. Limit 12 students. $29/ 1 class

Adornments Workshop with Stephanie Nance
Thursday, December 3rd 6:30 – 9:30 pm

This one day workshop is all about adorning yourself, home or loved ones. Students will have the opportunity to make drawer pulls, belt buckles, magnets, garden stakes, and/or ring bowls...little things that brighten up the home, or make wonderful gifts. Perfect for beginners wanting to explore clay or experienced artists looking to enjoy a one night workshop creating unique adornments in clay. Supplies provided. Paint your pieces with a one fire cone 06 glaze. Class held in Clay Studio. Limit 12 students. $29/ 1 class

Sunday, October 4, 2009

fantasies



i secretly want to become an illustrator and surface designer and be represented by her.

seriously.