Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, 2022

10 – 5 each day with a 1 hour lunch break

The sculptural ceramic work of Donté K. Hayes is informed by researching traditional African heirlooms and initiation rites that speak to the greater African diaspora. Hayes uses this research along with his interest in hip-hop culture, history, and science fiction to explore themes in Afrofuturism, a projected vision of an imagined future which critiques the historical and cultural events of the African Diaspora and the distinct black experience of the Middle Passage. Hayes combines ceramics with printmaking, installation, and performance to elevate his ceramic sculptures as a historical and creative base materials to inform memories of the past. In this workshop, Hayes will demonstrate his method of making his sculptural work as well and provide a visual presentation on his influences.... Read more about Donté K. Hayes Visiting Artist Demonstration

Thursday October 13, 2022

5:30-6:30pm
Free, but space is limited and registration is required. Please RSVP to reserve your seat, and if your plans change, let us know so we can give your seat to someone else! Due to popular demand, we have added a Zoom link for this lecture - register here for Zoom meeting info.

Lindsay Rogers is a studio potter, educator, and food enthusiast located in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. After completing two multi-year artist residencies, she received her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Florida in 2013. Over the past 20 years, Lindsay has traveled all over the country for her work. Her pottery has been exhibited in museums, nationally recognized galleries, as well as in juried and invitational exhibitions. Her interest in sustainable agriculture and local food has fueled collaborations with other artists, local chefs, and farmers. Her pottery, writing, and words can be found in a range of publications from blogs to books and podcasts. She is an Associate Professor of Ceramics at East Tennessee State University.... Read more about Lindsay Rogers Visiting Artist Lecture

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
5:30-6:30pm
Ceramics Program Artist In Residence and Instructor Audrey An’s creative research revolves around the notion of applying digital technologies to ceramics from the perspective of ‘convergence’, be it cultural, technological, or interdisciplinary. She earned her BFA and Art History Minor from Alfred University, MFA from Penn State University and was a post-baccalaureate student at Colorado State University.... Read more about Audrey An Artist-In-Residence Lecture

Wednesday, October 26
5:30-6:30pm
Ceramics Program Instructor Tom Hubbard is an interdisciplinary artist. His practice includes ceramics, photography, mixed media works and public art installations. Tempered by a minimalist approach, loss, history, memory, and the passage of time are threads often running through his work. Recent commissions include the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art and public art commissions for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority and the City of Columbus, OH. In 2013, Hubbard was selected for the first Open Studio Residency at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. He has led workshops and spoken widely about his work and approach to art making including a recent TEDx talk in Augusta, GA.... Read more about Tom Hubbard Artist Lecture

Sunday, November 6, 2022
10am – 5pm

Join Ceramics Program 2021-22 Artist in Residence Deighton Abrams for a day of showcasing both functional pottery and expressive sculptural techniques. Through play and focused research, Deighton will also lead discussions that explore the complexities of working as a creative during the pandemic. With his exhibition in Gallery 224 as reference, Abrams will demonstrate some of the mixed media and techniques used to create his installation and provide an overview of the ceramic techniques employed. Students will be invited to work with clay in the afternoon to try their hand at what has been demonstrated on a small scale.... Read more about Deighton Abrams Artist Workshop

Orientation: Sunday, October 16, 2022

Additional meeting times below

Registration for this workshop is limited to those who are registered for a Fall 2022 course at the Ceramics Program, Office to the Arts at Harvard.

In this intensive, multi-session workshop, students will first attend an orientation session with instructor Denny McLaughlin where an overview of soda firing will be provided, as well as instruction on preparing the ceramic surface for this unique kind of firings with specialized slips for green-ware and glazes for bisque-ware.... Read more about Soda Firing Workshop with Denny McLaughlin