WINTER ADULTS: Visiting Artist Workshop: Martha Grover
BEG/INT/ADV
Course Description:
Discover the idiosyncrasies of working with porcelain on and off the wheel as Martha Grover demonstrates how to make her signature undulating functional forms. Martha will share her special throwing and altering techniques that exploit this elegant and sensuous material’s best qualities. Working with a variety of bottomless wheel-thrown forms and slabs in both the soft and leather-hard stages, Martha will demonstrate various altering techniques and additions of slabs, handles, and spouts to create an assortment of functional forms. Forms will include cups, bowls, vases, pitchers, lidded forms, and baskets. Martha will also talk about her sources of inspiration, philosophy of making, and studio practices. On Sunday, Martha will support and instruct students in making their own pieces, utilizing skills and techniques discussed on Saturday. Registration available for Saturday only, or for the full weekend event. This class is suitable for all levels.
Saturday, March 7, 10:00am-4:00pm: Demonstrations, lecture, slides and discussion with Martha. There will be a ~1:00 hour break for lunch. Registration open to all; no experience required.
Sunday, March 8, 10:00am-4:00pm: Hands on work with Martha’s instruction. Additional demonstrations throughout the day. There will be a ~1:00 hour break for lunch. Sunday registration is limited to students registered for the Winter semester. Students should be confident in their wheel throwing fundamentals.
