The Art of Subtraction: Ceramics
Registration
Laura Piquado
Thursdays, February 8 – March 21, 2024
9:30am – 12:30pm
In this hand-building ceramics class we will create forms starting with a single solid mound of clay. We will first design and texture the surface/external of the piece (a bowl, mug, lidded vessel, flower brick, tea post, sculptural figure, etc). When the surface/shape has firmed up we will hollow out the center. The unique shapes that can be explored through this process of subtraction can be a freeing process of exploring the possibilities of form.
This workshop is comprised of 7 working sessions (3hrs) PLUS one final pick-up day (1hr) on March 28th. We will be using red stoneware clay.
Students should bring:
- Apron
- Hand towel
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.
Laura Piquado
Laura Piquado has been working with clay for the past 15 years, studying under Josh DeWeese, Brad Schweiger, Matt Long, Sequoia Miller, Simon Levin, Deb Schwartzkopf, Kathy Erteman, Mark Shapiro, and others. She has participated in clay programs at the Haystack Mountain School of Craft, the Archie Bray Foundation, the Clay Art Center, and at Greenwich House Pottery in New York City where she was a studio member for 12 years.
The child of international school teachers, Laura grew up in Lebanon, Iran, Brazil, Indonesia, Egypt, and Ecuador. As an undergraduate she studied Political Science and International Relations, and received her Master’s degree in Islamic Studies at McGill University in Montreal. She also has a degree in acting and performance from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in the UK, and has been a professional actor for 20 years. She is proud member of Actor’s Equity.
A recent transplant to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Laura is deeply grateful to have found a rich and diverse community of artists with whom to create, share and explore.
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.