Overview
Learn a variety of options for using local clays in art making, led by ceramic artist Chris Stoddard. “Wild” clays can be used as the primary material for making ceramic objects, but there are many ways to use local clay from personally significant places. This workshop will cover tips to find local clay, the steps to turn it into a usable material, and options for using clay with different properties. Participants will have hands-on access to different clays gathered from throughout the Western United States. After learning these techniques, participants can make their own wall or test pieces using wild clay from Montana. These pieces will be fired at Tinworks after the workshop.
Artist Workshops
Tinworks Artist Workshops are evening workshops for adults to learn specialized art techniques and gain insight into artists’ processes through making and experimenting in clay, earthen materials, kilns, and poetry. The instructors are local Montana artists spanning a variety of creative practices and mediums. These workshops are low-cost for the public in order to be inclusive, but to also support the artists. Tinworks is committed to removing barriers to participation. Scholarships available upon request. Space is limited and registration required to allow instructors time to prepare materials. To view project examples and artists’ works please visit the local artist display area in the Family & Community Space. Contact Community Outreach & Education Coordinator Angela Yonke, angela.yonke@tinworksart.org for more information.
About the Artist
Chris Stoddard is an artist and educator based in Bozeman.
IG: @chris.stoddard.art
