Drawing & Clay with Anna Forster Smith – G25090403
In this workshop we will explore drawing as an entry point to making ceramics. Participants will develop techniques in putting images on clay while playing with drawing methods. We will learn and practice sgraffito (carving into clay), wax resist, stencil making, layering slip, underglaze and glaze to achieve profound personal surfaces on our ceramic works.
Classes will also include exercises in our sketchbooks and on paper that will help develop imagery and personal narratives to explore on our pots. Some experience making pottery is helpful, all levels welcome.
Instructor
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Anna Forster-SmithA printmaker by training, Anna Forster-Smith approaches her ceramic work with a thirsty lens and a love of drawing. Bringing in elements of personal narrative, folk imagery and child-like mark making, Anna creates stories in all of her pieces that she hopes inspire her customers and audiences to daydream and fantasize.
After studying printmaking at Colorado College, Anna has worked in print shops, ceramic studios, schools and art non-profits. The common thread amongst her many pursuits is to be a life-long learner and an inspiring teacher. She brings warmth, generosity, play and creativity into each class she teaches and values relationship building as the foundation for any good classroom community.