109 First Avenue North
Artist Talk w/National Visiting Ceramic Artist, Carli Giese
1/29/25 | Free and open to all | 6pm at Ilwaco Artworks
109 1st Ave N
Ilwaco, WA
Carli Giese, a BFA graduate in Ceramics from Arizona State University, will discuss her artistic
journey and the evolution of her expressive figurative sculpture. With over a decade of
experience in ceramics, Carli’s work explores themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and the
nuanced layers of human experience. She will share insights from her time in Jingdezhen,
China, and from her experience in Flagstaff, Arizona where she expanded her technical skills in
figure sculpting and firing techniques.This talk will offer a glimpse into the influences and
experiences that continue to shape her work.
Register for Carli’s workshops
Faces and Forms: Expressing Emotion Through Clay
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Date: Saturday & Sunday, January 25–26, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Cost: $250
- Location: Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N. Ilwaco, WA
- Details: In this two-day workshop, participants will delve into sculpting faces and figures that convey emotion, focusing on capturing the essence of human expression in clay. Carli will guide attendees through hands-on techniques and share insights from her creative practice.
Faces on Functional Forms: Slab-Built Cups
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Cost: $100
- Location: Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N. Ilwaco, WA
Details: Merge function and artistry by learning how to create slab-built cups adorned with expressive faces. This workshop highlights the interplay between utility and artistic expression, with Carli’s expert instruction inspiring participants to craft one-of-a-kind pieces.
