Over three days, you will be guided by award-winning ceramicist and mosaic artist Jane du Rand as you look at Australian birds, considering various reference sources, to design and make a large sculpture based on your observations.
About the workshop
You will learn ways of observing, planning and designing a large sculpture, constructing the work and dealing with textures and surface decoration. Jane will bring some of her taxidermy bird collection to use as reference models. Finally, you will learn about glazing, underglazes, oxides and stains, and apply this to the decoration of the sculpture.
Classes are held 12, 13 and 26 July 2025, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.
The cost ($1250) includes materials, use of tools and firing.
The workshop is suitable for people with intermediate or advanced skills.
About the artist
South-African born ceramic and mosaic artist Jane du Rand uses her art practice to document and better understand the world around her. Originally trained as an architect, du Rand’s practice also extends to large-scale ceramic and mosaic installations, with her intricate designs incorporated into the architecture of civic and private buildings around the world.