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Big A** Clay: The Art of Hand Building Large

Through an exploration of size, scale, and proportion, this class will address techniques in hand building large forms and installations.

Special Notes


  • Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to [email protected] with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
    Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
    This class does not meet on 4/25 due to our yearly auction.
    Please bring a towel and clay tools.
    You will receive 25 pounds of clay; additional clay is available for purchase. 
About the Instructor

Tracy Shell

Tracy Shell received her Masters of Fine Arts Degree from The School for American Crafts at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York state, and Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of Montevallo in Alabama. She also apprenticed with Echizen potter, Juroemon Fujita, in Japan for three years.

Ms. Shell was Professor of Art and department chair at Midland University in Omaha, Nebraska from 2007-2018. Currently Tracy is a studio potter at Shockoe Bottom Clay.

“As a maker of utilitarian pottery I feel it is a privilege to make work that will transform routine activities into aesthetic experiences. I am curious about what characteristics of hand-made pottery elevate these objects to treasured possessions while embracing their utilitarian characteristics. My investigative process is fueled by a desire to explore the relationship between engaging form and practical function.”

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Big A** Clay: The Art of Hand Building Large

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Class Details
April 4 - May 301 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Day: Fri
Tuition: $265.00
Member Tuition: $238.50
Additional fees apply
Instructor: Tracy Shell
Level: Intermediate
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