At the Artist’s Studio in Charlotte, VT

Saturday April- 26th 10 AM -1:00 PM
Saturday May- 3rd 10AM – 1:00 PM
Medium: Clay
Level: All levels welcome

Description:
Birds have played a significant role in all cultures throughout the centuries. They have been symbols of freedom and independence, and omens of good or bad luck.They have also been symbols of love, peace, transformation and rebirth.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore your relationship with birds as you work creating your own unique bird. During the first class students will be making birds using 3 different hand building techniques: pinch, coil and slab. Susan will demonstrate each technique and then the fun begins!

During the second class you will be painting your creations using different types of glaze. Susan will also be demonstrating many ways to apply the glaze and talking about the firing process.

The workshop will be held in Susan Raber Bray’s workshop at 494 Hisbee Road, Charlotte. Please bring a bag lunch. Snacks will be provided. Call 802-310-3860 with questions. Susan looks forward to meeting you and sharing her knowledge and love of clay.

Fee: $375
To Register: Registration deadline is April 18th. Class size limited to 8 students.

Or register by calling 802-989-7419, or emailing [email protected]

Artist Statement:
Clay is earth with the barest of refinements—dust that holds form. I feel working with clay connects me to source. Clay is always elemental, in all shapes and firings, and I have used that rooted quality to anchor my light hearted creations of birds and goats. Both these animals have been fellow travelers in my life, spirits I’ve shared my home with.

About the artist:
Susan Raber Bray, born in New York and living in Vermont since the early 70’s, works in several media, including clay, oils, and natural found materials. Her work is shown both nationally and internationally. In recent years Susan has held clay workshops in France, England, and Italy. As a visiting artist sponsored by the Vermont Council On The Arts (since 1989) she has taught in numerous Vermont public schools and is currently teaching at the University of Vermont Environment Program. She has taught at the Community College of Vermont, St Michael’s College, Champlain College, Rhode Island School of Design and her own studio school, Springhousearts in Charlotte.

For more information about our spring workshop with Susan Raber Bray call us at 802-989-7419 or email us at [email protected].