In this workshop, you will be introduced to both ancient techniques and contemporary methods to coiled pottery. An endless amount of shapes and sizes can be achieved with these techniques and will be explored. The workshop will also cover basic finishing techniques and decorating methods such as clay relief décor, sgraffito, carving and texturing for creating a unique vessel. The vessels will be finish fired for pick up at a later date.
Marie-Elena Ottman is currently the Artist in Residence at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. She has a BFA with an emphasis in ceramics and has exhibited her ceramic sculptures locally and nationally. Her work has been published and featured on the inside cover of Lark’s “500 Animals in Clay; Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form” and has been featured on KET’s Kentucky Life and MainStreet programs.