Saturday, October 17
10am-1pm
Members: $80…Non-members: $95
Location: Church of the Redeemer UCC, 500 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Please make checks payable to Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA) and mail to:
PO Box 654, Hershey, PA 17033
Bring a little bit of the 1970s back to life!
In this hands-on stoneware class, you’ll learn how to create your own one-of-a-kind ceramic wall pocket from scratch.
Inspired by the earthy, organic pottery designs that were so popular in the 1970s, these sculptural wall pieces combine texture, movement, and rustic character in a form that looks just as at home in a modern space as it does in a retro one.
You’ll be guided step-by-step through building the wall pocket, shaping and texturing the clay and creating the distinctive organic surface that gives each piece its individual personality.
There will be organic material provided to press into the soft clay for delightful textures. You’ll be able to add the color to those details that will really make all those organic textures pop.
The finished piece can be hung as a decorative wall sculpture, or used as a unique pocket for dried flowers, grasses, or other small treasures.
No two will ever be alike! That’s part of the charm of this wonderfully nostalgic design.
Come play with clay, texture, and a little 1970s nostalgia—and go home with a handmade piece of functional ceramic art that you created yourself.
M.J. McFalls is a multi-media artist who works in watercolor, oils, pen & ink, sculpture, encaustics, and clay. Her love of exploring different materials and techniques has led her through a wide-ranging and continually evolving artistic journey.
M.J. also teaches a six-week pottery workshop from her home studio in Myerstown, welcoming both experienced potters and those who are new to working with clay. Her classes focus on learning, experimentation, and the enjoyment of creating something by hand.
She lives with her husband of 45 years and a wonderful assortment of animals on her family’s nearly 200-year-old farm, where art, nature, and creativity are very much a part of everyday life.
Please feel free to contact M. J. with any questions at 7172695170.