G.V. Kelley

Chimeric Clay: Sculpting Narrative Mythologies

August 9 - 14, 2026

Intermediate

Clay, Sculpture

Overview

This hands-on intermediate workshop invites students to tap into the human tradition of creating their own narrative mythologies through chimeric sculpture. Students will begin by considering the impactful meanings behind different types of animal, human, and plant combinations and what they wish to communicate through their hybridized creations. This workshop will guide students in combining reference images to brainstorm complex creatures, and then dive into various hand-building and texturing techniques to realize detailed and dynamic three-dimensional forms in clay. This is an ideal workshop for students who want to push their conceptual ideas while expanding their technical vocabulary in sculptural ceramics.

Course Fee : $760.00

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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

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

G.V. Kelley

G.V. Kelley is a nonbinary artist from the San Francisco Bay Area who creates figurative ceramic work exploring non-binary gender identity through the metaphor of hybridized animal/human figures, often referencing fantasy and science fiction. They received dual baccalaureate degrees in ceramics and Earth science from San Francisco State University in 2012 and went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the University of Florida in 2019. G.V. has since completed several long-term residencies across the country and currently operates out of the Marin Ceramics Cooperative in Sausalito, California. Their work is represented by the Charlie Cummings Gallery and Antler Gallery, and is included in the permanent collection at the Canton Museum of Art.

Artist Website

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