Open Pottery Studio
MONDAYS 6 - 8pm with Zachary WEDNESDAYS 6 - 8pm with Zachary SATURDAYS 9 - 11am with Catherine $10 suggested donation covers studio use, clay, kiln firing, and glazes. Open to the public, no experience necessary! Bring your ideas and we can help make them a reality! There is no traditional instruction offered during this time, only an attendant available for suggestions and answering questions. |
Entangled Rights- Sophia Shannon
Sophia Shannon, a senior at Mt Ararat High School has created a whale sculpture made from recycled fishing gear called Entangled Rights. The sculpture was inspired by Sophia’s passion for the environment and local marine life. Using her art abilities, she is able to represent current issues surrounding the dwindling Right Whale population due to lobster traps along the East Coast. After learning about the problems that were happening in the Gulf of Maine, she found someone giving away their collection of used fishing rope and went through many phases of sculptures. She ended up with a design that took a more 2-D approach and gathered a variety of multicolored fishing ropes from the knotted pile to better emphasize the piece’s expression and deeper meaning. She reached out to a local artist Anna Dibble, who created a recycled underwater exhibit: Sea Change. The exhibition captures a hanging right whale sculpture along with many other underwater creatures that were featured in the Bath Maine Maritime Museum. Mrs. Dibble agreed to mentor Sophia on her large 3-paneled rope sculpture to complete her High School’s Eagle Legacy Project. This piece will help with her upcoming steps in college where she is planning to major in wildlife ecology, and minor in fine art. Sophia hopes to spread awareness of the detrimental effects of fishing rope on sea life through her art and passion in this exhibition. May 4 & 5th 10am-2pm The Gallery is Free and open to the public, thanks to our generous donors. |
“Good Bones” - Tyler Schoen Opening reception: Friday May 17th (6-8pm) Saturdays May 18th & 25th (10am-2pm) Drawing from his time in energy retrofit and green building, Tyler utilizes a mixed media foam mask process to create his work. By adding and removing layers the artist creates a controlled chaos from which to build his final product. Like the “good bones” of an old house, the work is an exercise in problem solving, allowing for a loosening of control. Tyler’s first show is an experiment of process, color, psychedelia, and the themes found in the cycles of natural life. The Gallery is Free and open to the public, thanks to our generous donors |
Make Your Own Coffee Mug! Learn basic hand-building skills to create a unique microwave- and dishwasher-safe ceramic mug. We will explore slab, coil, and pinch techniques for basic construction, and experiment with adding a handle and creating designs with texture and carving. You'll complete this whirlwind of a workshop with 3 handmade mugs! Glazing these mugs will be done at a later date or workshop. All tools and materials will be provided. Instructor: Janna DeWan Saturday, May 25, 1-4pm Class limit: 12 Cost: $60 (includes $10 material fee) |