THE COFFEE & CLAY SESSIONS
creativity, conversation & critiques
(but supportive and encouraging critiques, not like jerky art school ones!)
SESSION 1:
DEFINING YOUR
CREATIVE VISION
5 weeks including a special bonus week with an expert guest speaker
Future dates: we plan to offer this again in Spring, 2021
Cost: $125*
Our inaugural Session One sold out! Sign up for the waitlist and be notified when the next session opens:
This session is all about getting in touch with your artistic vision and discovering your “niche”: knowing who you are as an artist, what you want to be known for, and where you want to go with your art in the future. We’ll also be engaging in supportive group critiques, and writing our artist statements and/or bios.
Details for this session:
• the group meets on Tuesdays, over a 5 week period; each meet-up is held online via Zoom and will last about 1-2 hours
• meet-ups consist of a group discussion, individual “show & tell” and any applicable critiques or feedback
• also included is a special guest expert Talk + Q&A
• all meet-ups will be recorded and posted to the private Facebook group so you can watch at any time
• you get access to the private Coffee & Clay Facebook group where you can engage with other members as well as post about anything related to your work and the ongoing group discussions
• after the session ends, you will receive a designed PDF of your artist statement (or bio) that you can email to galleries, use at shows, or post on social media
* Please don’t let the cost of the session be a barrier to joining us! We have a complimentary spot available for those who need it most and we’d love to have you with us. Just send us an email with your request and we’ll be in touch.
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WEEKLY TOPICS
WEEK 1:
Observing Others
Discussion: What we can learn from other artists
Show and tell: a favorite piece of art you’ve bought and why you love it
WEEK 2:
Looking Within
Discussion: How your personal story—and your journey to clay—are important to your artistic style and career
Show and tell: a favorite piece of your early work and how it helped lead you to where you are now
WEEK 3:
Special Guest Speaker
Discussion: Topics related to ceramic art and the gallery world
WEEK 4:
Perceiving Possibilities
Discussion: Finding inspiration and applying it to your work
Show and tell: a recently finished piece you’ve made and how it compares to the original vision for it
WEEK 5:
SEEING AHEAD
Discussion: Where do we go from here: your artistic vision (the big picture for your art and career)
vs. your artistic voice (what to you want your art to be about)
Show and tell: present your vision board (or drawings, list, statement, etc) for the concept, theme or ideas you want to explore next
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Coffee & Clay is a supportive and inclusive environment for ceramic artists from all walks of life. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community experience where all members feel safe to talk about their art and ideas without judgment. The sessions are designed to give each artist a chance to be in the spotlight and talk about their work. Even though “critiques” are a part of the experience, they are not critical, negative, demeaning or insulting. They are solely meant to be a tool for encouraging growth and providing positive feedback in an inspiring and uplifting manner.