Introduction to Hand-building Ceramics

In this 2 hour ceramic hand-building workshop, you will learn basic hand-building techniques (pinch, coil, slab) and discuss materials and processes used to create ceramics. We will work with air-dry clay to create a bud vase, trinket dish, and a free choice project as time allows. Projects will require about 2 days to fully dry before acrylic paint can be applied and sealed with mod podge (will be made available at the library). Please note that items created in this workshop will not be food safe or water tight (a glass holder will be provided to make the bud vase).

For Teens and Adults. Registration is required.

Maggie Drouillard is a self-taught ceramic artist based in Evanston, IL. She was born in Hong Kong, grew up in Canada, and matured into adulthood in the United States. She is a practicing hospital pharmacist and a mother of two. She took her first ceramics class in the Fall of 2022 and fell in love. Revisiting art as an adult, with a joyful acceptance of trial, error, and growth, has been deeply therapeutic and rewarding. Her work centers on discovery and adaptation, embracing movement and spontaneity.


Photo provided by Maggie Drouillard.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

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