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Hand of God Series
An afternoon to explore the medium of sculptural clay and have fun creating. Participants will create their own right hand from clay, will learn sculpting techniques, and explore texture and mark-making using ordinary objects and stamps that can be used as embellishment to the hand they create. In ancient times it was common to leave replicas of body parts such as the hand as an offering and as a sign of faith. The open-palmed right hand is considered the hand of god and is depicted globally throughout history in ancient texts, artifacts, and all manner of art from fresco paintings, to cave paintings, to rock carvings, to wooden icons, and more, unifying all religious and spiritual realms.
Hands in Process
Participants will also explore the use of oxides, under-glazes and mason stains to add color and depth to the clay. The hand created during the workshop includes the cost of kiln firing and will be fired and made available for pickup at a later date.
No experience necessary. Bring your friends and your imagination with you!
Cost $60. per person ($50. for members)
Includes all materials.
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About the Instructor
 Maryann Michalski Cord works freestyle sculpting clay with her hands, combining figures and faces - hand built original portraits born of earthen clay expressing spirit, emotion, myth, dreams, and ancient tradition. Utilizing a once-fired method Cord brushes mason stains, oxides, and other pigments directly onto the raw unfired clay in a painterly fashion before firing. From time to time Cord's work pays homage to Beatrice Wood's unique approach to the sculptural forms she called Sophisticated Primitives often portrayed in the nude, and designed to evoke a reaction. A museum enthusiast and avid world traveler, Cord has always been fascinated and inspired by works of art from the ancient world. Her work lives in private collections around the world.
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Tel: 805-646-3381 / Email us at BeatriceWoodCenter@gmail.com.
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