{"product_id":"stories-for-the-wall-nov-14-15","title":"Stories for the Wall with April Felipe Nov. 14-15","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStories for the Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e- a two-day hands-on workshop with April Felipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e 10\u003c\/span\u003eam-4pm, each day, with an hour for lunch.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBring a lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree to the public artist talk to be held at UW during the week of Nov. 9th. More details coming soon. This artist visit is made possible thanks to 4-Culture's Public Access Grant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eApril Felipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e was born in, Queens, New York. The city was an amazing place to grow up, exposing her to a wide variety of characters, constant action and energy compacted into small spaces. She received her B.F.A from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. April then worked for Greenwich House Pottery in New York City. In 2007 she enrolled in the ceramics graduate program at Ohio University, receiving her M.F.A in 2010. She is currently living In Ohio working in her studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this workshop, participants will create small sculptural relief tiles designed for wall display. Each tile will transform a meaningful memory or story into a ceramic form. We will explore a variety of approaches to pattern, texture, and imagery, along with surface techniques including underglaze and cold finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMethods for incorporating mixed media will also be introduced, including adhesives and materials that can be applied post firing. Participants will learn practical techniques for mounting and displaying ceramic work on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTogether, we will create small works with personal meaning and visual impact, turning everyday experiences and memories into powerful ceramic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe workshop price includes the cost of the clay. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eWe will bisque fire any pieces that students make in the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eApril's Instagram \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aprildfelipe\/?hl=en\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e*All art pictured was made by April Felipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"shop.sewardparkart.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47395124346969,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/1223\/4073\/files\/she_held_her_breath.jpg?v=1791416632","url":"https:\/\/shop.sewardparkart.org\/products\/stories-for-the-wall-nov-14-15","provider":"Seward Park Art Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}