01/22/2018 by Dean Simpson 0 Comments
Stacy Larson returns to Touchstone in 2018 to teach a workshop!
Originally from rural Minnesota, Stacy Larson ventured to the east coast where she attended Syracuse University. She received her BFA, double majoring in ceramics and jewelry/metalsmithing, with a minor in retail management. Stacy has received several awards and scholarships for furthering her ceramic studies, including residencies at the Chautauqua School of Art in New York, as well as the Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China. Last summer, she worked as the studio fellow at Touchstone Center for Crafts. Her work has been shown in galleries in New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Stacy has also been featured on a local WEDU PBS Arts Plus episode during her artist residency in St. Petersburg, Florida.
To see more of Stacy’s work visit her website and follow her on Instagram @stacysceramics
Stacy will be teaching Introductory Wheel Throwing at Touchstone from July 30-August 3, 2018. In this workshop, students will learn the basic process of throwing, shaping, and trimming pottery on the wheel. Explore clay as a medium through creating a variety of forms, including bowls, cups, mugs, and more. You may also learn some decorating and altering techniques. This class is perfect for beginners with little or no experience and also for students wanting to further develop their throwing skills.
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