About this Event
The Dougherty Arts Center’s Artists in Residence will be hosting demonstrations of their artistic practice during the Austin Studio Tour. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists and get a sneak peak at the work being created for the annual resident exhibit, opening November 22nd. These casual events are free and open to the visitors as part of the Dougherty Arts Center’s Austin Studio Tour programming. Check out one or come for all!
Please review each event's details below for specifics on date and time before selecting your RSVP.
Saturday, November 8
2-4pm
Chance Ramirez: Underglaze Transfers
Chance Ramirez will walk participants through the creation of underglaze transfers. Techniques that will be demonstrated and discussed include painting and screen printing on paper to create unique designs and apply them to leather hard clay.
Sunday, November 9
2-3:30pm
Anna Gadzhikurbanova: Multilayered Clay Pieces
During this open studio style demonstration, Anna Gadzhikurbanova will talk about her process of creating multilayered clay pieces: from shaping an enclosed organic form out of colored clay, to carving and adding texture, and finally nesting the forms inside each other. Visitors can ask questions and take a close look at how these pieces come together as the artist works.
Saturday, November 15
3-4pm
Diane Sung: Sculpting the Human Figure and Props
Learn how artist Diane Sung approaches sculpting the human figure, capturing gesture and balance. Participants will learn the basics of solid sculpting and how to make and use fun props in the process.
Sunday, November 16
1-2pm
Gargi Sharma: Weathered Ceramic Surfaces
This demo, hosted by artist Gargi Sharma, will explore how the effervescent antacid Eno produces lava-like, weathered surfaces on clay. Sharma will discuss and demonstrate the different stages of application, clay bodies, and firing temperatures that influence these effects, opening up new possibilities for ceramic surfaces.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact 512-974-3917 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
For more information or to request a language interpreter, please call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. Requests for interpretation services should be made at least five days prior to the meeting or event you plan to attend.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1110 Barton Springs Rd, 1110 Barton Springs Road, Austin, United States
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