Working in Repetition
Ceramics Workshop with Tara Thacker
May 6, 10am
Learn the fundamentals of creating individual components that can be used in making sculptures, tiles, jewelry and more.
Live demonstration and hands-on direction from experienced instructor, Tara Thacker, Starworks Ceramics Resident Artist. Tara Thacker is a visual artist working primarily in porcelain to create sculptures and large-scale wall pieces made of thousands of individually made components combined to create an effect of fluidity and soft appearance that challenges the normal assumptions of the material. She was born in Lynchburg, VA and pursued her studies in ceramic sculpture at Virginia Commonwealth University where she received a BFA in Crafts. She moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington and received an MFA in Ceramics. After graduate school, Tara pursued teaching and held several adjunct and visiting artist positions throughout the Southeast (VCU, Stetson University, and Berea College). She was a fellowship recipient at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT in 1999 and the following year joined the staff, holding various positions, the last being Visual Arts Director from 2012-2019. In August 2019 she returned to academia and was an Assistant Professor of Sculpture at Northern Vermont University in Johnson.
Tara Thacker ‘s work utilizes repetition of form as the central theme. She has labor-intensive creative process using individual parts that are woven or stitched together to build larger ceramic sculptures. During this workshop, she will demonstrate how she hand-builds, uses press molds, and ceramic equipment (slab roller and extruder) to make her pieces.
Participants will be able to experiment and make their own work using the techniques and tools from the demo. Ideas could be tiles, jewelry, small sculptures, etc.
Students will be provided with 25lb. of Starworks Wild NC Clay, made right here in our own factory, in addition to all necessary tools, materials and instruction. Does not include kiln firing.
This introductory ceramic workshop is great for beginners of all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session to check in. Class will be held in the Starworks Clay Studio.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to the popularity of our workshops, cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to class date. Cancellations made after that date will not be refunded.
REGISTRATION
Class is $125
Class size is limited. Advance registration is required and payment is due at the time of registration
Select May 6 from the calendar below. If you need help, please contact Cat at 910-428-9001 or info@starworksnc.org.
Registration closes 24 hours in advance, please call for availability.