May 25th | Chatham, NY
sculpting large forms:
1-day workshop
with Sarah Mijares Fick
lunch provided by Haema Hospitality
May 25th
10am - 5pm in Chatham, NY
$300
Participants will learn how to handbuild both opened and closed ceramic forms on a large scale (up to 20" H x 20" W). We will go over various coiling and slab techniques, surface texture, and what to be aware of when building larger works with clay. Each participant will sculpt one creation and will receive group and individual instruction.
An Asian street food-inspired lunch from Hudson Valley favorite, Haema Hospitality, will be provided midday.
After the workshop, pieces will be bisque fired and finished with a studio glaze of the student's choice. Alternatively, if students are experienced with glazing, they may pick up their bisque fired work and glaze their piece at home before returning it for the final firing.
Clay, the cost of firings, and lunch will all be included. Finished work will be ready for pickup 4 - 6 weeks after the workshop. Shipping or delivery is available for an additional fee.
Previous experience with clay is recommended, but not necessary.
This workshop is ideal for artists, designers, and creatives seeking an immersive ceramic experience beyond traditional pottery classes.
Schedule
10AM : lessons on handbuilding basics and large-scale coiling and slab techniques; option to sketch and/or explore provided inspiration for work
11AM : handbuilding
1PM : picnic lunch provided by Haema Hospitality
2PM : lessons on closed forms, various surface textures, and refining work
3PM : handbuilding continued
5PM : end of workshop
MAY 25TH | CHATHAM, NY
SCULPTING
LARGE FORMS :
1-Day Workshop
$300
Registration closes may 18th
Please note:
This workshop is limited to 10 attendees, and requires a minimum of 4 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the workshop will be rescheduled and the registered students will be refunded.
We are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions. Participants with specific dietary needs are encouraged to bring their own lunch and are welcomed to use the studio's kitchenette.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
All ticket sales are final.
More details and the studio's address will be sent to attendees prior to the workshop.
Scholarship
One need-based scholarship is available for someone who is eager to learn but would require financial assistance to register for this workshop.
The scholarship will cover two-thirds of the workshop's original price, making the cost of the workshop $100 (plus tax) for the scholarship recipient.
Additionally, the recipient may also schedule a return visit to the studio to glaze their piece on-site. They will have access to the studio's tools, glazes, and underglazes during their follow-up visit. Guidance on glazing would be offered if desired.
Please note the studio is not accessible by public transportation.
Applicants must be over the age of 18.
The scholarship recipient will be chosen based on their financial need and interest in the workshop. Applications close on May 11th.
I took Sarah’s hand building class and it was so inspiring! As someone new to ceramics, I had lots of questions and was excited to learn about the various hand building techniques. Sarah is a great teacher, super patient, and so knowledgeable. I can’t wait to take more of her classes and workshops!
Besty
Sarah is an intuitive teacher who takes time individually to impart her wisdom, always leading with grace and patience.
She has studied with some of the greats in the ceramics world and it shows in her creative process and ability to pass on knowledge.
I have learned so much from her in the two hand-building classes I have participated in under her tutelage.
lynn
I really enjoyed my hand building classes with Sarah. She is thoughtful, talented and very open- qualities which made for a really productive session. So much so that I chose to continue on for another round. A definite recommend!
Amy
Based in Chatham, NY, Sarah Mijares Fick is a Filipina-American artist whose primary medium is clay.
Initially self-taught, Mijares Fick maintained a personal practice for years before studying under established ceramic artists in New York, New Mexico, South Korea, and Morocco. Her unorthodox education, which spans cultures and continents, has significantly shaped her work, creative philosophy, and respect for earth as a material.
Mijares Fick has exhibited throughout the Hudson Valley at galleries such as The Beck and Mary MacGill, and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and Architectural Digest Italia.
