Adventures in Clay Workshop Announcement

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Artist Natasha Dikareva, whom The Shadow has featured on many of these pages, has just written to inform us of a workshop she is holding on November 10th and 17th in San Francisco.

The following is her announcement:

Adventures in Clay

Ceramic Sculpture Workshop with Natasha Dikareva

Sat November 10 and Sat November 17 (11am – 5pm)
New and returning all levels students are welcome!
Sculpt with clay in the studio 9 workshop!

Workspace Limited, 2150 Folsom Street @18th in San Francisco's Mission District.

This workshop is suited for people either new to ceramic sculpture or looking to improve their ceramic skills. The course is centered on fundamental principles of clay sculpting. Whenever you feel comfortable is where we begin. All subject matter – whether "traditional" or "your own" - is acceptable.

Bring an idea to start with or we'll create one that suits you. Teapots, masks, busts, reliefs, animals, abstractions, buildings and everything in between. All sculptures will be glazed and fired as needed. The workshop will cover:

• hand-building techniques

  pinch slab
  press molding
  coil modeling

• texture
• under-glazes
• engobes
• glazes
  
  

The cost of the course is $200 which includes 12.5 lb of clay, selection of cone 04 glazes, clay tools, and plaster molds. Please bring working clothes, some hand lotion, and a snack for the tea break.

Deposit to hold a space $100 due by November 1.

Checks or credit card payments can be made to "studio9workshop collective". Please contact Caroline at studio 9 for more info:
(415) 240 3004 studio9workshops@yahoo.com

As a disclaimer here, The Shadow is not receiving any compensation for posting this. That being said, this is a good opportunity to learn from one of the best.