Cathy Broski
Thrusday Morning
Beginner to Advanced Wheel Throwing
10AM-1PM
Beginner to Advanced Wheel Throwing
10AM-1PM
An Interview with Cathy
I have been doing ceramic work since high school. I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1990 and have been working with clay professionally in some capacity since.
My inspiration comes from things like nature or dreams. My favorite type of ceramic work has an aspect of surprise. I love when I find an unexpected detail or happy accident on a piece. I am attracted to figurative work especially if there is an oddity about it. I love found objects. The worn surfaces and broken edges tell a story of it's path in this world. I like the idea of a cast off shard of sculpture or pot that is put behind glass or on a pedestal and made precious again.
My first teaching job was actually a student teaching position in college. I've been teaching at the KC Clay Guild for over 10 years. I teach all skill levels. The class is predominately wheel throwing although the majority of my own work is hand built.
Beginning students can expect to learn the basics of wheel throwing w/in the first 4 weeks: Centering, Pulling, Trimming / Footing and Glazing. Students who work through the entire cycle will have finished pots at the end of the 4 weeks. Advanced students are encouraged to bring their own inspirations and I will help them further their abilities. We explore all aspects of the project and problem solve.
The class atmosphere is energized by the students. Most students are self motivated and some have been with me for more then 10 years. This class has a special way of coming together to motivate and encourage others. We have created everything from large scale out door sculptures to sets of daily place settings.
To prospective students I say "Don't be shy! If you want to learn how to work with clay or to advance your current skills, come on down and have some fun with us
My inspiration comes from things like nature or dreams. My favorite type of ceramic work has an aspect of surprise. I love when I find an unexpected detail or happy accident on a piece. I am attracted to figurative work especially if there is an oddity about it. I love found objects. The worn surfaces and broken edges tell a story of it's path in this world. I like the idea of a cast off shard of sculpture or pot that is put behind glass or on a pedestal and made precious again.
My first teaching job was actually a student teaching position in college. I've been teaching at the KC Clay Guild for over 10 years. I teach all skill levels. The class is predominately wheel throwing although the majority of my own work is hand built.
Beginning students can expect to learn the basics of wheel throwing w/in the first 4 weeks: Centering, Pulling, Trimming / Footing and Glazing. Students who work through the entire cycle will have finished pots at the end of the 4 weeks. Advanced students are encouraged to bring their own inspirations and I will help them further their abilities. We explore all aspects of the project and problem solve.
The class atmosphere is energized by the students. Most students are self motivated and some have been with me for more then 10 years. This class has a special way of coming together to motivate and encourage others. We have created everything from large scale out door sculptures to sets of daily place settings.
To prospective students I say "Don't be shy! If you want to learn how to work with clay or to advance your current skills, come on down and have some fun with us
Pictures of Cathy demonstrating how to throw a cup.
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Cathy Broski's Artwork
 A Full Kiln Load  'Have A Ball' |  'Balance'  'One World Same Boat' |
