June Clay Club: Double Island Studio - Saturday 6/14 12-2PM

 

June Clay Club

Everyone is welcome, bring friends! Do you want to host or demo for a clay club in 2025? Reply to this email and let’s get you on the calendar! For new fellow clay lovers, there is no registration or fee to be a part of Clay Club or attend a monthly meeting. You can just show up!

Clay Club Presents…

When: Saturday, June 14th, 12 PM - 2 PM Who: Double Island Studio with Liz Summerfield & Sam Oliver Where: 2459 Double Island Rd Green Mountain, NC 28740 Topic: Tour the studio, Potluck at the picnic tables, learn about upcoming workshops, and a demo with Sam Oliver. Food: Potluck - bring a dish, dip, chips, dessert or drinks to share! Parking: Easily accessible and located off of a paved road with ample parking in private lot. Carpool: To coordinate carpool, respond to this email with your location and how many seats you have or if you would like to join a ride, along with your contact info! RSVP or Connect before: Facebook Event Page

Meet Samantha Oliver Sam Oliver received her BFA from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC in 2013. She spent 9 months completing a special student study with a focus in ceramics at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, while also studying 16th - 17th Century Earthenware Figures at The Decorative Arts Museum in Williamsburg. She has completed residencies at The Bascom Center for Arts, Brockway Center for Arts and Technology, Pocosin Arts School of Fine Crafts, Arrowmont School of Crafts, and Penland School of Craft. Sam has been published in Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated for her slab building and surface decorating techniques. She lives in Tryon, NC where she works full time in her home studio. While living in Western North Carolina her interest in the native plant population grew. In higher elevations of the Appalachian mountains are vast temperate rainforests which support diverse ecosystems. Using ceramic vessels, Sam implements layered surfaces of high contrast to display the nuances of living amongst native and invasive plant life. Samantha Oliver

Meet Double Island Studio We pride ourselves on offering an environment that fosters total immersion. Here, you'll not only learn from an experienced instructor but also connect with fellow creative enthusiasts. What sets our studio apart is the generous workspace allotted to each participant and our exceptional instructor to student ratio. With a maximum of 10 hands-on participants, every student benefits from ample one-on-one time and personalized guidance. Double Island Studio

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