Sculpture with Intention: Developing tailored techniques and approaches for the hand-builder, 18+

with Heather Martin

Wednesdays, 6–8pm
October 22–November 19

Non Member Tuition: $335
Member Tuition: $301.50
Thanks to a generous donation from Donohue Family Foundation, tuition for this Wellness in the Creative Arts class is fully funded. (Discount automatically applied at checkout)

Course Description

Join the 2025 Erin Donohue and Family Ceramic Artist in Residence, Heather Martin, in this imaginative class! Students will decide on a hand-built project goal for the session that aligns with their current needs and intentions in their ceramic practice. Class discussions will initially focus on the “why” of ceramics for each artist through a short writing/discussion exercise, and move on to goal setting and planning. Emphasis is placed on work and processes that are particularly enjoyable and motivating. Development of the voice of the artist as well as giving time to process, create, make mistakes, and reinvent approaches as necessary for growth will all be discussed. Students will gain new perspectives to approaching their work considering not only the end result, but ensuring both process and end result are fulfilling.

OPEN STUDIO TIME Additional studio hours are available to adult students who are registered for a class to practice the skills you have learned.

Cancellation Policy

AAN depends upon student tuition to continue to offer classes and workshops. Due to our commitment to small class sizes and the hands-on nature of art education, we are greatly impacted by cancellations. Nevertheless, we do understand that plans change. If you need to cancel your reservation for a class or workshop, please note our cancellation/refund policy here and let us know as soon as possible.

Materials

This class includes a 25lb bag of clay, glazes and kiln firings.
Additional clay available for $50 a bag (includes glaze & firing cost)

Heather Martin

Heather Martin grew up on the South Shore, spending her summers in Fairhaven and eventually relocating there in 2021. She received her BA in Visual/Media Arts from Emerson and a Master's of Art Education from UMass Dartmouth in 2022. An artist for most of her life, she worked in corporate communications and several radio stations before starting her first arts-based business The Pour Artist, in 2013, while at the same time beginning her teaching career. Beginning her career as a classroom teacher in 2017, she was first required to teach ceramics which led to her intense focus on abstraction and a fascination with texture in clay, especially what can be found in nature. Heather now owns Rising Tide Pottery Studio in New Bedford, MA which opened in August of 2024.

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