In this intensive workshop, students will explore the structural possibilities of working in clay bas relief to build figurative sculpture individually or as group compositions. Elements can be assembled for a collective sculpture, smaller sculptures made separately as individual work, or a combination of both. The history and tradition of terracotta will be inclded as a part of the technical description for firing. The model, tools, materials and firing are included in the fee. Work can be shipped for out of state students. Class size is limited to 12. All materials provided.

Claudia Reese, already an established artist, started Cera-Mix Studios in 1981. Dedicated to the idea of bringing contemporary art into the home, Claudia is always designing new and exciting patterns and adding them to her line. The colors and patterns can be mixed, matched or used solo, all of which give a stunning effect.

Claudia has been involved in making sculpture since she got her MFA from Indiana University. Her sculpture is stylized representational and ranges from full-scale human figures to a recent series of monkeys (see Sculpture Gallery). Each piece takes 2-6 months to complete and is one-of-a-kind. Cera-Mix Studios runs full time, year round.