I began clay by wanting to build with it so I could eat off its river rock surface and experience savory soups from the emptiness of the bowl; I longed to fondle each cup with my lips and savor the sensuousness of tea and clay as they mingle on the edge. I then needed to hear the clay as it moves to and fro within itself so I made rattles which memorialize beginnings. Now I strive for a total “Clay Shibumi” where I am the adaptable turtle impressed in the clay’s surface; where I know the power of each individual hand-formed clay object felt by my skin. I want to be what th
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My work as a professional artist as well as being a full time teacher in Hawaii for 5 yrs, is what has given me the experience to provide meaningful and transformative lessons in my field. I have a great deal of passion for my work in the fine arts field; but, I am aware and experienced in th hnique challenges associated with transferring knowledge and wisdom to my students. My business stands out because of my passion for the subject as well as my ability to create affective plans and tuturship that serves my students needs and results in substantive results.
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Main Line Art Center is our community’s home to create, experience, and discover the value of visual art. From our award-winning visual art classes, to our contemporary and innovative exhibitions, you can count on quality and expect the unexpected at Main Line Art Center. The art we exhibit, teach, and share is intended to exceed expectations as it inspires creativity, conversation, and joy.
Throughout the year, Main Line Art Center presents forward-thinking, contemporary art exhibitions in our award-winning galleries that celebrate our community of artists and feature emerging and established artists whose work serves as a source of inspira
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I came to pottery as a later-in-life learner. (In addition to my day job as an IT geek.) It started in 2004 with a first pottery class given as a gift. It has grown to a major focus of my life. I have learned pottery through taking many classes and workshops and by just plain doing. In 2015, I took the step to apply my clay knowledge and my adult education skills I have from my other life (IT career) and started teaching pottery wheel classes. I teach the way I like to be taught, group example and discussion, individual instruction, and independent time, all tailored to the individual learner. This, too, is
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I am a craft and clay specialist who has been working with adults and children for over 30 years. My main objective in teaching is to have my students make something beyond their expectations. I always push the envelope so that my students realize they can make anything with the proper instruction.
Bushi and Brush is an arts dojo. Using the twofold path this team of sisters teach both karate and art lessons.
Joanna Becker is a freelance illustrator and 1st-degree black belt. Currently attending PCA&D for a degree in illustration with a special focus on medieval art, she has a passion for teaching.
Joanna's website is https://www.joannacreatesart.com
Jessica Becker is a freelance graphic artist and writer, 2nd-degree black belt with the title of sensei. A SCAD graduate, she has a special focus on sequential art and the combination of stories with artwork.
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