From Wheel to Table

Description

From Wheel to Table with Neil Kennedy
April 11, 2021
All Levels | Ceramics Studio | Noon – 5:00 pm

Learn how to make different types of serving ware for food service. Focus will be on design, functionality and presentation. We will explore creating works appropriate for appetizers, dinner, desserts etc. Including plates of various sizes, bowls, serving platters mugs and more. There will be discussion, demonstrations and hands-on experiences.

This is an intermediate workshop for both wheel potters and handbuilders.

Tuition: $125.00 All materials and firings included.

In-Person Classes

COVID Health and Safety Protocols

The health and safety of our Patrons, Students, Volunteers, and Staff are a top priority. Since COVID-19 first surfaced, our staff continues to monitor the situation closely, taking every precaution to keep our Patrons, Students, Volunteers, Staff, and our community safe.

We require that face masks, covering mouth and nose, be worn in our buildings until further notice. (Note: face shields are not adequate)
Enrollment in classes and workshops is limited to ensure social distancing is possible.
Staff perform a rigorous sanitation protocol throughout the day.
Thermometers are available in the Gallery and Studios for self-checking of temperature upon entrance.
Sanitation stations are available at each entrance to the Center. Paper masks are available for no charge.

Neil Kennedy

Neil grew up in New England where he received a lot of inspiration from Cape Cod ceramicists. It wasn’t until college that Neil’s dialogue with clay started when he studied figurative and Renaissance art in Rome, Italy. When he returned to the states Neil took ceramics classes at multiple institutions studying with some of our nation’s leading ceramicists.

After working in the sports marketing world Neil moved to Santa Barbara, CA, where he deepened his artistic commitment, began working in clay full time and started the search for his artistic voice. Neil then moved his home and studio to Lake Arrowhead, CA where his work was influenced by the natural raw beauty of the mountains and the peacefulness it brings to all who see it.

In the fall of 2018, Neil relocated to Sedona, AZ after falling in love with Sedona earlier in the year. Neil looks forward to building a new studio in Sedona and developing a body of work that is inspired by the spiritual energy and the magical natural beauty of Sedona.

Neil’s pieces are represented in many collections in Southern California and New England. His ceramic pieces range from functional thrown forms to coil and slab-built figurative sculptures. His current clay pieces meld thrown forms, slabs, altering, incising and sculpting. The glazes on the functional pieces, fired in an electric kiln, have been developed to give the surface the depth and beauty traditionally associated with reduction firing. Neil’s pieces meld a spiritual simplicity with a figurative rhythm and physical energy. This comes from being a kinetic individual, from a lifetime of playing sports, and his appreciation of Japanese ceramics and classical sculpture.

Cancellation Policy

Registration

Each student must enroll individually
Students may register online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center’s Administrative Offices in the Art Barn, toll-free at 888-954-4442 or locally at 928-282-3809
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours at the Art Barn

In-Person and Online Workshops

A student may pay in full or place a $125 non-refundable deposit to save a space in the workshop
Any unpaid balance is due at least 30 days prior to first day of class
If a student cancels before the 30-day cut-off, the balance is refunded (or cancelled if not already paid) – the deposit is non-refundable
If a student cancels within the 30-days prior to class, no refund is given and both deposit and balance are forfeited
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full

Important Message

The Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless the Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.

Covid-19 Update for In-Person Classes and Workshops:

As long as SAC is able to provide an environment that adheres to the CDC guidelines for social gatherings, and assuming all other normal criteria are met and the workshop or class goes forward, the above cancellation policies are in effect.