Lizbeth Navarro

Mid-Range Surface Design Exploration

October 20 - 25, 2024

Open to All Skill Levels, Advanced, Intermediate

Clay

Overview

This workshop will expand students knowledge of surface design on hand-built clay forms. Students will explore techniques including sgraffito, mishima, stamping, wax and latex resist and more. Students will be introduced to proper usage of different studio equipment and tools and will gain confidence and understanding of the art form while developing their own artistic style. Students are encouraged to create their artworks using their imagination and apply the demonstrations only as tools of their vision.

Course Fee : $760.00

Techniques

Sgraffito
Mishima
Stamping
Wax and latex resist

Materials

Class Materials List
Please note any materials you are expected to purchase prior to arrival
Estimated fees vary based on class size and materials used

Outcomes

Expand knowledge of working with clay
Surface decoration and glazing techniques
Small hand-built pieces
Bisque fire and glaze

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Registration Fee

$50.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Lizbeth Navarro

Lizbeth Navarro was born in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, and lives and works in Los Angeles. She has taught handbuilding and surface design workshops at POT LA, Green and Bisque Clay House, Still Life Ceramics, Brentwood Art Center, and Inner-City Arts, and given lectures at Glendale Community College, Long Beach Community College, and the first Undocuprofessionals Conference among others. Her work has been exhibited at the Craft Contemporary Museum in Los Angeles, Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CA, Irvine Fine Arts Center in Irvine, CA, the Brea Gallery in Brea, CA and Northern Clay Center in St. Paul, MN. She holds a BFA from California State University Long Beach.

Artist Website

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