Instructor: Jon Townley
Monday June 30 & Tuesday July 1
10am - 5pm
Main Classroom
Ages 17+

**Hands on**

During this two day hands-on workshop, Jon will guide students through the processes he uses to create signature decorative work.

Demonstrations will include:

• Creating expressive wheel-thrown bowl forms through distorting, cutting, and adding sculptural gestures.

• Throwing a two segment bottle or vase form with alterations and coil additions.

Along the way, Jon will show and discuss examples of his work and share his designer’s approach to developing a unique creative voice. This is an exciting opportunity to spend concentrated time working side by side with Jon to learn his innovative techniques and expand your creative horizons.

Clay and Firing are not included
Experience Level: Intermediate

Artist Bio

Jon Townley began throwing pots in high school and received his BFA in Ceramics from Ohio State University. He went on to establish a professional studio practice as a functional potter and sculptor, and began teaching workshops and classes in both hand building and throwing. Jon also worked for years as a professional designer, which informs his approach to guiding students in their quest to develop a strong design sense and their own creative voice. Jon’s work has evolved toward functional and sculptural forms that reference nature and reflect his enduring regard for the Japanese ceramic aesthetic. Jon teaches a variety of hand building and throwing workshops, and has served as assistant instructor for Steven Hills’ Journey Workshops. At CAC, Jon currently teaches classes in Advanced Wheel Throwing and Intermediate Hand Building, and offers private lessons.

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