CurioCity: STEAM and Beyond- Sculpting Clay Lanterns

200 West Broadway,Long Beach CA 90802

14 May, 2022

Description

Explore the world of ceramics and create your own clay lantern Workshop Description: In this workshop we will be creating lanterns from air dry clay. Participants will learn basic ceramic handbuilding techniques and use geometry to build candle holders. We will learn how to roll slabs of clay, decorate them through carving and painting, and assemble them to create a fully functional geometric lantern that students can take home. Gopi Shah is the Owner and Creative Director of Gopi Shah Ceramics, a one-woman handcrafted pottery design studio in Long Beach, California. Gopi began working with clay at the age of 14 and continued her education in ceramics at the Museum of Fine Arts and Santa Monica College. Since starting her business in 2014, her work has been featured in Curbed and The Jungalow, displayed at the Craft Contemporary, and sold in West Elm and Anthropologie. Her business has also been featured in international commercials for Quickbooks and FedEx. She currently resides in Long Beach with her catahoula, Hanz. FAQHow can I participate? Sign up for free on Eventbrite! All sessions of CurioCity: STEAM and Beyond will be hosted in-person at the Billie Jean Main Library upstairs in The Studio. Who is this workshop for? This workshop is open to ages 12+ for people interested in all things STEAM and are open to new creative possibilities. How do I cancel my reservation? If you are unable to attend, please request a refund on Eventbrite or email us at [email protected]. Who can I contact for more information? Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at [email protected]. This information is available in an alternate format by request to 562.570.7500.