SPRING ADULTS WORKSHOP: Form and Narrative on Elegantly Embossed Ceramics with Visiting Artist Lisa Orr

Join us for a full day workshop with celebrated artist Lisa Orr, juror of this year's Earthworks biennial show, opening April 29th at The Umbrella Arts Center.

This event will include demonstrations, and discussion of Lisa’s work and career. Demonstrations will focus on the creation and surface treatment of utilitarian pottery works with layers of texture and exuberant color. Vessels will be formed in a soft, expressive style by pressing or throwing into simple clay molds, to be later assembled and embellished with trailing slip and hand made sprigs. Low-relief sprig “applique” making will be demonstrated. Some sculptural pieces will be pegged together with nichrome wire additions. While Lisa typically uses white earthenware, these processes can be adapted to almost any clay and temperature.

Please note: Enrollment in this workshop does not grant access to the studio for the semester.

Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm: Demo
 Demonstrations, lecture, and discussion with Lisa. There will be a ~1 hour break for lunch. $70

Saturday 4:30pm-5:30pm: Artist’s Talk
 Lisa will be sharing and discussing slides of her career. This portion of the event is free and open to all with RSVP.

Instructor: Lisa Orr

Lisa Orr has been a studio potter for over 40 years. After completing an MFA at the NYSCC Alfred in 1992, she received a Fulbright, an MAAA/NEA and other grants to research ceramics and create films. Her work has been placed in numerous public and private collections. Currently refining an accessible smokeless wood kiln, she also teaches, lectures, and shows nationally and internationally. Orr’s ceramics lushly blend historical, functional... Learn More »

Age range:

Adult

Students min/max:

5/25

Duration:

1 day

Day/time:

Thursday, April 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm; Artist Talk 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dates:

April 30, 2026

Location:

Room 221

Cost:

$70