Textured Tuesdays: Hand-building
Registration
Marla Benton
Tuesdays, February 1 – March 29, 2022
9:30am – 12:30pm
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Come and spend the morning creating with clay! In this class, we will be looking at different ways to hand-build functional and sculptural works of art. Through pinching, rolling, extruding and coiling, you will be able to explore the different qualities of clay. We will take time to consider and experiment with surface design & adding textures to the clay surfaces. Come with your own ideas or just show up to be inspired. No experience is needed.
This workshop is eight (three hour) working sessions, plus a one hour pick up on the ninth session.
Students should bring:
- Apron
- Water bottle
- Note book
- Pen/pencil
- Old towel
- Label any personal tools you might bring to use
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.
Marla Benton
Marla Benton is a ceramic artist and educator living and working in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Benton has balanced working in her studio and teaching ceramic workshops. Both Benton’s gallery work and installation art encourage personal connection through text and surprising elements that challenge expectations, evoke curiosity, and encourage interactions and participation.
Originally from small town Ontario, she attended the Ontario College of Art & Design, where she found clay her preferred medium. After transferring to the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, Benton completed her degree with a major in ceramics. Later, she earned her second degree from Nipissing University (BED).
Benton’s work has been published/exhibited in Canada and the USA. She has received Creation Grants from Arts NS, ArtsSmarts Grants from the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and participated in Artist Residencies.
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.