Metamorphosis WORKSHOP

Presented by Artfields, hosted by TRAX Visual Art Center, 122 Sauls St, Lake City, SC

Meditation Bowl Workshop w/ Terra Sigillata & Smoke-Fired Finish

In addition to presenting Ballard’s stunning retrospective, Metamorphosis, TRAX Visual Art Center will also host an intimate, artist-led workshop

The sessions are built around two days of pinching, terra sig glazing, smoke firing, and a tour / planting collaboration with Moore Farms Botanical Gardens.

Registration includes instruction, materials, lunch, tour, and botanicals.

Coming from out-of-town? The TRAX staff recommends making reservations (not included in workshop cost) with The Inn at the Crossroads.

Meeting One — October 19, 9:30am–4pm

  • 2-hour meditation bowl pinching instruction in the morning

  • Lunch break and walk through downtown Lake City garden areas

  • 1-2 hour application of terra sigillata in the afternoon

  • Student works bisque-fired between workshop days

Meeting Two — October 26, 11am–4pm

  • 2-hour "smoke" firing (in metal trash cans) using pine needles, newspaper, etc.

  • Lunch break and exhibition walk through

  • Students plant rooted cuttings of Alice's plants in their finished pieces or a seedling courtesy of our local collaborators, Moore Farms Botanical Gardens

ONLY 16 seats / $130 per person