Classes
Create a Clay Zoo (Ages 6-8)
Create animals figurines and animal pots out of clay. Use pinching, slab construction and coil-building techniques to make the animal features and forms. Create vases shaped like fish, bird pitchers and more. Together, we’ll create a clay zoo!
Special Notes
- Students will use air-dry clay, so work may be brought home on Friday.
This is an On-site course. Students must follow current CDC + VDH guidance outlined on our website: visarts.org
About the Instructor
Kathleen O'Connor
Kathleen O’Connor is an artist living and working in Richmond, VA. Originally from Wichita, KS, Kathleen moved to Richmond to finish her MFA in the Craft/ Material Studies Department at VCU in 2016. Kathleen uses a wide variety of materials, including clay, papier-mâché, drawing, and writing. She enjoys helping students learn about different materials, ways of making, and where things overlap.
In addition to teaching classes at the Visual Art Center of Richmond, she is the Program Coordinator and an instructor at Art on Wheels.