$135
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Sunday Demonstration Workshop
June 7th: 10am - 5pm
Jennifer will cover all the stages of throwing, altering, and carving porcelain, including the technique of “dry-throwing”, the structural mechanics of altering, and various carving techniques. This is a demo only workshop. Workshop lasts six hours, with an hour lunch break (lunch not provided).
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About the Artist
"I use a translucent porcelain body because it has a beautiful surface. It can convey the qualities of light and shadow that I wish to express. After I throw my vessel on the potter's wheel, I alter the form to set up a movement of soft shadow. When the porcelain is leather hard, I carve patterns to add energy and counterpoint. Some of the finished pieces hold elusive glimpses of the balance between the convex and the concave, and light absorbed and reflected. I marry the fine porcelain with the ancient art of gilding. The 23-carat gold leaf illumines the interior of the vessel, to reveal new curves and patterns."
Jennifer received a BFA from Michigan State University in 1979 and then learned how to formulate and throw porcelain at Florida Atlantic University under John McCoy in 1980. She has since become recognized internationally for her swirling sculptures inspired by the natural world. Her work can be found in the permanent collections of 22 museums across the US, including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the American Museum of Ceramic Art.
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Admission is $135, you must register in advance (seats are limited)!