Artist-led Workshop with Maria Paz and Sonoma Ceramics, Sonoma Community Center | July 24

Experience Ceramic Interventions through the eyes of artist Maria Paz! The artist will walk you through her works in the exhibition, Ceramic Interventions: Nicki Green, Sahar Khoury, & Maria Paz, and then invite you to join her for an intimate lunchtime talk and studio session. During this half-day workshop, Paz will take you through the technical process of coil-building a personal vessel and painting it with slip and underglazes, and will talk about the conceptual process of incorporating a personal narrative into your work of art.

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All art materials and firing will be provided by collaborative partner Sonoma Community Center (SCC). Completed vessels will be taken to SCC to be fired, and will be available for pick-up at a later date. No experience is necessary.

The Details

Please bring a water bottle and picnic lunch. di Rosa’s studio area is located outdoors in the shade. We advise that you dress in layers and wear sunscreen. Restrooms are available. Space is limited and advance registration is required due to the special nature of this workshop. For questions, please contact visit@dirosaart.org or call (707) 226.5991 x24.

Please refer to “before your visit” for information regarding di Rosa’s COVID health and safety protocols.

How to prepare

To prepare for the workshop, Paz encourages participants to find inspiration from their personal narratives. She asks that you collect and create images that represent your history, your memories, and what you wish to manifest to paint on your vessels. Both red clay and white clay will be available to build the vessel with as well as slips to paint with.