Join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024 for a Visiting Artist workshop with Alabama-based artist and ceramics professor Jessica Smith! We are excited to offer this workshop in conjunction with Jessica's solo exhibition "Multitudes," which will be on display at the Clay Center March 8 - April 6, 2024.

During this workshop, Jessica will demonstrate sculptural techniques and explore processes that she uses to create her artwork. She'll also discuss the ins and outs of press molds, assembling sculptural forms, glazing strategies for precarious pieces, and other working methods.

This workshop will include a slide lecture, hands-on demonstrations, and then a chance to roll up your sleeves with an experiential component! The workshop will run from 10 am to 4 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch. We have basic communal clay tools available, but we encourage you to bring your personal tool kit if you'd like, especially a needle tool and serrated rib.

Course Level

This course is appropriate for adult students at the following levels:*

Beginner+ (some prior clay experience)
Intermediate
Advanced

*Children 14 years of age and older may take this course with a concurrently registered and attending parent or adult guardian. All adults and children must be registered individually.

Refund Policies

100% if the workshop does not meet the minimum required number of attendees.
100% refund if the student notifies the Clay Center of the need to withdraw 7 or more days before the date of the workshop.
No refund if the student withdraws less than 7 days before the date of the workshop, or does not attend the workshop.

Included in your tuition

Midrange stoneware clay
Use of studio tools
Complimentary coffee, tea, and light snacks.

Good to know

To cut down on trash, we don't provide paper towels in the studio. Please bring a hand or kitchen towel to dry your hands.
We suggest wearing an apron or old clothes that can get dirty.
Registrations for workshops that have not met the required number of students will close 3 days hours before the day of the workshop.
If you've never been to the Clay Center, please click here to review our location and free off-street parking information. Visitors are asked to park on Euphrosine St or under the Broad Avenue overpass. Parking spots in front of the building are reserved for tenants.
Feel free to email any questions you may have to info@nolaclay.org

Exploring Process: A Visiting Artist Workshop with Jessica Smith