Brooke Alexandria D'Onofrio

Nature and Nurture: Improv and Intuition in Clay

May 31 - June 5, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Clay

Overview

This handbuilding workshop explores the deep connection between natural forms and the art of creation. This immersive experience will guide students through techniques like coil building, slab construction, and texturing, all inspired by the surfaces, shapes, and patterns found in nature. Students will begin by generating individual forms and then learn how to assemble them into unique, cohesive vessels or sculptural compositions. The focus of this workshop is on improvisation and intuition, encouraging students to respond to the clay and their creative instincts. Students will leave this workshop with beautiful, handmade objects that embody reflection, personal meaning, and the nurturing spirit of making. This workshop is open to all skill levels.

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

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

Brooke Alexandria D'Onofrio

Brooke D’Onofrio is a ceramic artist and educator based in Fort Collins, Colorado. She earned her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and her BFA from the University of the Pacific, and also completed a post-baccalaureate program at Colorado State University. With a diverse background that includes working as a ceramic technician and teaching at institutions like Alfred University and Colorado State University, Brooke is an accomplished artist and instructor. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, and she has held prestigious residencies at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and the Archie Bray Foundation. As a visiting artist at universities across the country, she also leads workshops at centers like Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Brooke currently serves as the Director of the Artstream Nomadic Gallery.

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Located in the historic West Building, the Ceramic Studios are a multi-room complex dedicated to all our clay loving students. Featuring both a wheel throwing studio and hand-building studio, shared spaces between these classrooms include a hot box, electric kiln room, train kiln yard (soda and wood firing), and glaze room. With dedicated, professional studio staff on-hand to assist, Arrowmont is prepared to meet every knead – err need.

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