SUNDAY, DEC. 14th: Due to the snow Classes, Open Studio, and the Minah Kim workshop will be delayed until 1pm today. The Wheel 101 workshop will be rescheduled. The Galleries will open at 11 am. Students - please check your email for updates from the Education team.

Retagene Hanslik

I am drawn to ceramic clay because it offers the freedom of spontaneity over commitment. I start with a general idea but allow myself to make changes as I work. My favorite tools are my fingers and most of my pieces are made using a combination of slab, carving and pinching. The majority of my working time consists of smoothing and finishing, and I prefer my design to take precedence over the finish. My pieces, whether realistic or fantasy have a sense of movement and emotion, and more often than not, humor. My choice of clay and glaze color is usually more subtle, but I will sometimes break away and create something bold. I often name my pieces by the emotion they invoke in me, but I am always happy to leave interpretation up to the viewer and enjoy hearing what others see in them.

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