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Artist Bio
Artist Bio
Nancy made her home and business in Cape Breton after attending Dundas Valley School of the Arts in the early 90’s. For the past 20 years, from her studio, she teaches classes and creates work both commercial and artistic. Nancy has been teaching professionally during this time and some of her many workshops can be found here - Paints Program which is funded by the Dept. of Education and Visual Arts Nova Scotia. Nancy is a renowned artist currently creating a show of ceramics sculptures inspired by the natural world, called Detritus, she successfully completed a Transitions Project commission through the Shubenacadie Canal Commission, and in 2014 Nancy was awarded the Grand Pre Prize from Arts Nova Scotia for her artist in residency work at the Fortress of Louisbourg.
Workshop Description
Workshop Description
Hand Building with Clay
Hand building is working with clay off the wheel. It includes 3 basic techniques - pinching, coiling and slab work. Using these 3 basic techniques almost anything can be created! Our first project will be creating a pinch pot or small handleless cup which we will use as the basis for a wide mouth creature. Our second project will be creating small slabs and decorating them with stamps, found textures and more. All these fun materials will be provided. These creations can become ornaments, jewelry or decorative plates. We will learn about the language of visual arts and view slides of ceramic works which demonstrate this language. Air dry clay is also readily available and inexpensive making it an easy addition to bring into your classroom. We will be using clay from Dollarama. All materials will be provided. You can see more hand built work by Nancy and her students on social media @nancychiassondesigns
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