Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Sunday, September 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Join us at azure arts studio for a two-day specialty workshop with guest artist Colleen McCall. Colleen is a full-time studio potter and teaching artist specializing in creating vibrant floral patterns on her handmade pottery. Her inspiration varies from natural realistic blooms to stylized abstract florals. Vintage textiles, wall coverings and historical depictions of flowers from all over the world are all part of the mix to create fresh functional heirloom quality dinnerware, home, and garden decor. For more about Colleen and to see her work visit her website and instagram

Workshop:

Colleen will demonstrate step-by-step techniques for making her colorful and joyful signature works from flat slabs of clay and shaping them into the desired forms using slump and hump molds. Learn more about how she creates beautiful surfaces by combining textures, carved clay stamps, hand painting techniques and sgraffito. Colleen will also discuss sources of inspiration for her work, favorite tools, process, and studio workflow.

Put the techniques learned into practice creating your own pieces using Colleen’s molds. Focus on creating textures and carving your own custom stamps as you learn to decorate your own pieces. Experiment with various surface techniques on your freshly molded forms and discover your unique style or favorite method all the while enjoying the creative process of thoughtfully melding form and surface.

Additionally, each participant will receive a prepared leather-hard plate made in Colleen’s studio with her dark brown stoneware clay that's then coated with porcelain slip. Use one of Colleen’s patterns or your own inspiration while learning how to transfer your design ideas from paper to clay. Hand paint with a wide selection of vibrant underglazes and complete the process with sgraffito for a bold graphic line.

Skill Level:

This workshop is geared for students with a basic knowledge of working with clay in its various stages.

Fee:

Registration fees for the 2-day workshop are as follows. There are three payment options available.

1 payment of $295 up to 2-weeks prior to the workshop date.

2 monthly payments of $170 made before August 7, 2024. If the multiple payment option is chosen, an invoice will be sent in 30-day increments from the date of registration.

3 monthly payments of $115 made before August 7, 2024. If the multiple payment option is chosen, an invoice will be sent in 30-day increments from the date of registration.

Materials:

Clay and most tools will be available for participant's use. A list of required tools will be emailed prior to the workshop as needed or if participants would like to bring their own. Bisque, glazing and glaze firing of work at azure arts studio can be arranged separately, if desired.

For recommendations on accommodations in the Richfield Springs/Cooperstown area or for more information, email Christina at christina@azureartisans.com or call 315 858-8899.