Adventures in Clay: Fantastical Creatures

Dates: July 10-14, 2017

Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Open to all skill levels

In this 5-day hands-on clay workshop, I will share my process of forming imaginative and otherworldly creatures. Every day will begin with a demonstration, showing different hand-building techniques, as well as surface treatments. The ceramic surface will be approached as a canvas and slips, underglazes and the sgraffito technique will create vibrant, dynamic surfaces of visual storytelling.

For inspiration, we will visit Anado McLaughlin’s mosaic wonderland, a sprawling compound of studios and galleries, the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, a UNESCO world heritage site, and the Mask Museum. Mexican imagery, both ancient and modern, will be a major focus of investigation.

I am looking forward to taking my regular workshop structure, developed in my San Francisco studio, to the beautiful surroundings of San Miguel de Allende. As usual, I will work with students to help them develop personal iconography, symbols and forms that are significant and meaningful. Participants will come away with work that reflects their own unique experience of the wondrous city of San Miguel, as well as a deeper understanding of the clay process and history.

The studio will be available to students at nights and weekends. Clay and firing are included in the cost of the workshop. Lunch will be provided daily in the large and sunny studio. San Miguel also has some of the best restaurants – it was recently named one of the top food cities in the world.  There are shops, museums, music venues – live music happens almost every night here – and just walking around the 500 year old streets is an amazing experience.

Hope to see you soon in Mexico!

https://www.sanmigueldeallendeceramicworkshops.com/2017-workshops