Sculpting for the Seas: A W/S w/Courtney Mattison

Adult | Available (Membership Required)

1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, VA 23606 United States
Clay Studio 128
Adults 18+
3/21/2026 (one day)
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EST on Sat
$50.00

Sculpting for the Seas: A W/S w/Courtney Mattison

Adult | Available (Membership Required)

Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop led by internationally recognized ceramic artist and ocean advocate Courtney Mattison. This event is held in conjunction with her solo exhibition, "Surface Tension," currently on view in the William M. Grace Community Gallery. During this session, Courtney will demonstrate her signature methods for creating texture and form, teaching you how to translate the complex patterns of marine life into clay. Following the demonstration, participants will explore biomorphic sculpting techniques that move beyond traditional pottery methods to capture the organic essence of the sea.

“Art can bring the fragile beauty of coral reefs above the surface and into view, inspiring us to protect the ocean.”Courtney Mattison