Clay Days

May was a month of exploring Clay.

Thanks to popular demand the artists focused multiple Art+Nature classes on creating & finishing clay sculptures.

Art+Nature Clay Day I:

Artists engage air dry clay outside for the first time.

Artist uses natural materials like pinecones
and seed pods in her clay sculpture.

Sometimes artists view their
work from various perspectives.

Precision is key for this artist's work.

Artist shows her clay-hardened hands:
A mess is a sign of success!

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Art+Nature Clay Day II:

Some clay beads Katherine made from
stamping Eucalyptus seed pods to create
beautiful & unique flower-like designs. 

Artist works with both white &
terra cotta Das air dry clay

Done for the day: artist completes step one of the
process with the creation of a mini 'house' sculpture
with Eucalyptus seed pods as structural supports.

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Art+Nature Clay Day III:

Preparing sculptures with a sand
paper block to smooth rough edges.

Artists begin the final step of the process:
Painting the clay sculptures with tempera paint.

 A beautiful open air art studio.

Color wheel Katherine created to
demonstrate the mixing of secondary colors.

Second artists group begins to paint.

Smiling young artists

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Art+Nature Clay Day IV:

Artist creates a 'Spaceship' with modeling
clay and a skewer.

This group of seasoned artists jumps right in.

"Little Dudes"

Interesting sculpture uses living elements
in its unique design.

Artist carefully completes her 'Volcano.'

Another view of the completed
'Volcano.'

Artists share their inspired works in
our closing circle.

We applaud the creative & innovative
work of these talented young artists.

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