Workshop: Fertility Figures and Mother Vessels in Clay with Michael Imes

An exploration into images of the eternal mother, from paleolithic fertility fetishes to the goddesses and mythology of ancient cultures throughout the world. We will use clay modeling, pinch and coil, and soft slab approaches to making figures and vessels. Class is open to experienced hand builders as well as beginners with an interest in the subject.

Workshop fee includes lodging at the Art Ventures Retreat Center or the Prairie Center, all meals, #75 DSM stoneware clay (cone 6 – 10) and bisque firing of dried pieces for transport home.