Join ceramicist Kevin Andrew Morris at the Greyhope Bay Centre, where you'll uncover Torry's rich history and use it as inspiration to hand build ceramics.
All materials will be supplied.
About the workshop:
These workshops will explore themes of identity and place, making Torry's history tangible and uncovering stories through ceramic hand building. Participants will be encouraged to work from reference material provided by Kevin or themselves that relates to local and their individual histories.
The workshop will introduce clay and clay bodies, clay preparation, pinching, coiling, adapting coiled forms, using slabs to build angular, curved, and adapted forms as well as flat work. This ceramic workshop is suitable for all levels of experience with materials, firings and tuition provided.
About the artist:
From Kevin
"The physical, social, and cultural landscape and environment I find myself in is hugely important to my current work and development. Based in Aberdeen I am often referred to as a ‘Nomadic Ceramicist’ exhibiting my work nationally and internationally as well as working with a range of artists, institutions and on various public projects. Establishing a new creative routine working from my studio at Deemouth Artist Studios Torry I have reconnected with what it means to have a studio- based practice and be part of a wider artists community. Using the last few years to research, explore new ways to be creative, connect and engage with others through physical and digital tools. These connections feel even more relevant in this time of social distancing and self-Isolation where artists are forced to consider new ways of working, maintaining connection, and embracing change.
Initially motivated by an investigation of my own family heritage (establishing a connection with my grandfather a Ghillie on the Dee and a man I never met) and material culture my recent work engages with concepts of craft, material, and place, often exploring themes of multi-generational craft. Making narrative work that considers traditional and contemporary practice as well our collective connections to heritage and tradition through ceramic slip casting and atmospheric (gas, wood and salt) firing. Thematically my recent work and practice has been shaped by northern landscapes, exploring themes of identity and place often through local eating and drinking cultures, focusing on these narratives and rituals associated with living within northern places, and how these actions preserve intimate and strong connections towards ‘north’ as itself, a place. I feel by their very nature; ceramics and food forge connection, cohesiveness and symbolize the intrinsically communal and collaborative aspects of both practices. Integral to my practice is participation and engagement, valuing opportunities to continue to learn and work alongside others. "
Tickets:
£15 per participating adult (non-Crew member)
Crew members and adults over 65 years of age receive a 30% discount
* *Please note that tickets cancelled within 48 hours of the event start time will not be eligible for a refund**
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All ticket proceeds support future workshops like this one as part of the Greyhope Bay Community Programme.
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This event is made possible by funding from The People's Project.
