After School Hand Building Class for Middle School
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Let's make something epic and exciting in this hand building class for middle school students in grades 6-8! Students will learn and review the basics of hand building: pinching, coiling, and slab rolling to transform clay into different masterpieces. From building functional items to whimsical creations, students will explore the limitless possibilities of sculpting by hand. Every student artist will see their vision through to the end, taking home completed projects of their own design. All supplies will be provided.
The Oliver Art Center is committed to removing barriers and providing artistic opportunities to all children. We strive to keep costs low and we provide scholarships and financial aid for tuition as well as transportation through the Benzie Bus to families who need it. Please contact Andrea Heinz, the Education and Outreach Director at andrea@oliverart.org for more information.
Amelia Bell
A.C. Bell is a North Carolina potter, originally from Chicago, IL. She studied biology in college and spent time working in a veterinary clinic and pursuing a master’s degree in sustainable urban development before discovering pottery in an evening class at a local Chicago neighborhood art center. She fell in love and began taking classes and working as a studio monitor, moving into teaching kids’ classes and introductory classes for adults. In 2021, after going as far as she could taking classes at art centers and craft schools, she moved to North Carolina for the Professional Craft Program at Haywood Community College.
A.C. went on to work as an Assistant and Tech in a variety of studios in Tennessee and North Carolina including Odyssey Clayworks in Asheville. A.C. also served for several years as a teaching artist at Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago, IL.
A.C. Now resides in Frankfort full-time and joins the OAC as our Ceramics Studio Manager. Learn more and view A.C.’s work at https://www.acbellceramics.com/
