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Artists Association of Nantucket
ART CLASSES EVENTS

Course Description

This class will be an exploration in the sculptural process of ceramics using various hand building techniques. Students will learn processes such as pinch, coil, and slab building as well as gain an understanding of the tools and methods involved in creating sculptural ceramics. Students will glaze their works. All levels welcome.

Tuition Assistance is available for all kids programs. Please contact Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Education prior to registering online.

Cancellation Policy

AAN depends upon student tuition to continue to offer classes and workshops. Due to our commitment to small class sizes and the hands-on nature of art education, we are greatly impacted by cancellations. Nevertheless, we do understand that plans change. If you need to cancel your reservation for a class or workshop, please note our cancellation/refund policy here and let us know as soon as possible.

Materials

All materials included in tuition.

Clay Sculpture, Ages 10–14

Elizabeth Buccino

Elizabeth Buccino graduated from Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1999 with a BFA in Sculptural Studies and Art Education. While in Baltimore, she volunteered with The Police Athletic League in their After School Outreach Program, interned with Baltimore Museum of Art’s education department, and worked as a studio assistant for a local sculptor. While pursuing her studio practice, she continued working with children in community outreach projects. After moving to Nantucket, Elizabeth became an AAN artists member in 2002, and later in 2014 began teaching children and developing the after school ceramics programming, as well as the mixed media and ceramics programming for the Nantucket New School’s “Studio to School.” program. In 2023, Elizabeth became the AAN’s Director of Education.
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