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Clay Emotions led by Michelle A. Smith

Join us for a unique and introspective workshop, "Clay Emotions," led by Michelle A. Smith, one of the artists featured in the 'Edges of What I Feel' exhibition. Take a break from your everyday routine and embark on a creative journey to explore and express your emotions through the medium of clay.

Date: Saturday, July 1 Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

In this immersive workshop, Michelle will guide you through a series of exercises and techniques that will enable you to translate your emotions into small abstract clay forms. Through the tactile experience of molding and shaping clay, you'll have the opportunity to connect with your feelings on a deeper level and give them a tangible form.

No prior experience in clay sculpting is required. Participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists, are welcome to join and engage in this unique artistic exploration.

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of emotions through clay art. Reserve your spot in the "Clay Emotions" workshop with Michelle A. Smith today and embark on a transformative artistic journey.

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About the Artist: Michelle A. Smith is a sculptor from the DC Metropolitan area and a surviving military spouse. Her work carefully positions the viewer within her personal narratives, focusing on confronting and expanding the emotions of grief and loss. She invites her audience to experience the edges of what she feels using sculpture and installations that encompass a variety of media including metalwork, ceramics, painting, photography, and poetry. Smith received the Tidewater Community College Award of Excellence, the Northern Virginia Community College Phoebe Saperstone Award, the George Mason University Gillespie Research Fellowship, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Graduate Fellowship, and a Technical Assistantship in Ceramics at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Michelle earned her BFA in Sculpture from George Mason University and held the position of Ceramic and Sculpture Studio Manager at the Northern Virginia Community College before beginning her MFA candidacy in Studio Arts at James Madison University. Her sculpture Protective Nature was featured in the Peace of War: Intertwined through Art exhibition and is now a part of the Honfleur Gallery’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Michelle A. Smith is also a founding member of the Healing Artist Collective (HAC) based in Northern Virginia. HAC is a group who believes that creating art has the power to help heal and open an honest dialogue about mental health. Michelle whole-heartedly asserts that creating art helps to bridge the gap between what is said and unsaid.
Artist Website: www.michelleannsmith.com
Artist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleannsmith11