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SUMMARY:Surface Matters Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In this exhibition Claire French explores how both form and surface of a vessel can embody a personal narrative and energy\, enabling exploration of human memory and experience. While the surface encompasses artistic expression\, it also acts as a canvas extending the narrative within the form. Eroded\, scraped surfaces will metaphorically reflect how time wears down body and mind\, transforming alluring\, smooth textures into dry\, skins that are not what they seem. \nThough visually appealing\, surfaces can evoke memory through touch. Using burnishing\, scraping and dry glazing\, Claire has created tactile works inviting connection\, questioning what lies beneath\, and encouraging personal reflection through organic vessels of varying forms. \nThe opening night is on 27 August from 7-9pm. Please check the web site for opening hour for the exhibition which is on until 19 September.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/surface-matters-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Beginners / Refreshers Ceramics with Tracey Johnston
DESCRIPTION:This 10 week course will be a structured introduction to working with clay and will suit a complete beginner or someone who wants to reengage with the making process. \nIn this hands-on class\, you will learn various hand-building methods including coiling and slab-building\, as well as exploring various surface techniques including texture\, patterning\, oxidising and glazing. \nThe course will include clay\, department glaze\, firings and experienced tuition from professional ceramist and educator\, Tracey Johnston Ceramics. \nNo experience required. \nThis class has been designed specifically for beginners\, so if you have always wanted to try ceramics now is the perfect time!
URL:https://craftni.org/event/beginners-refreshers-ceramics-with-tracey-johnston/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing and Clay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting the themes of Sandra Gordon’s exhibition The Body Remembers\, participants will be guided through a mindful\, hands-on experience using air-drying clay\, inspired by ideas of resilience\, healing\, memory\, and connection. Working with clay offers a calming and creative space to slow down so that participants can reflect and express themselves through making. \nParticipants will create their own small piece to take home\, with the emphasis on enjoying the creative process and experiencing the wellbeing benefits of working with clay\, rather than producing a perfect finished piece. \nThis workshop will be relaxed\, welcoming\, and suitable for adults of all abilities\, and no previous experience is required.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/wellbeing-and-clay-workshop/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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