HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept. 30 - MN Artist Leads Pottery Workshop
City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Lauryn Grimes, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-826-0396 lgrimes@EdinaMN.gov EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Minnesota Artist Leads Pottery Workshop and Group Exhibition
Edina, Minn., Sept. 30, 2016 – Minnesota Potter Jeff Oestreich will lead a workshop and group exhibition
Oct. 28-30 at the Edina Art Center.
During the workshop, Oestreich will demonstrate his techniques of wheel throwing, altering and assembly,
and discuss his approach. He will also work to guide students in identifying the strength in their work through
practice, research, discussion, possibilities and creative response, and discuss ways to capitalize on individual
strengths.
The weekend will include the following:
6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
Artist Talk and Presentation
Cost: $40 Non-Member, $30 Member
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30
Workshop and Presentation
Cost: $196 Non-Member, $177 Member
A $50 discount is available to college students (18-24 years of age).
A weekend exhibition of participants’ artwork will be part of this workshop. Each participant should bring two
pieces of pottery work they feel best illustrates their personal voice. This artwork will be installed in the Edina
Art Center Gallery for discussion for the duration of the workshop. Please deliver two works to the Edina
Art Center between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Participants may pick up their artwork from Edina Art
Center on Sunday, Oct. 30.
For more information or to register, contact the Edina Art Center at 952-903-5780.
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