Mother and Daughter- Mariah and Cher getting their hands dirty.
Visit to the farm and a look at the hens
The AFFA workshop series is officially underway after a wonderful morning workshop Nov 7th in the Ohio Valley. Local Artist and Crafts-person, Fenn Martin opened his studio to 6 keen participants for a sculptural exploration of Violetta the Hen. Violetta sat very still as participants analyzed proportions and textures and produced many one-quarter-scale facsimiles. The morning conversation wondered to topics of chicken feeds, laying as well as breeds of chickens.
The AFFA (Artists and Families Fostering the Arts) group is the brainchild of Nancy Turniwan (AKA Miss Nancy). The group aims to host a variety of focused workshops in a variety of media to young students who desire to learn more about the Arts. The workshops will be offered in local community centers and Artist’s studios around Antigonish County.
Parents and the young makers inspect their collaborative relief tile held by Fenn
In the Ohio, The participants were very receptive and busy! Together we made a collaborative relief Frieze, as well as a whole flock of chickens. Currently there is 6 little hens waiting to be fired next to the kilns. Thank you everyone for participating, Ruthie, Valerie, Kendra, Sophie, Mariah and Thanks to Cher for her enthusiasm and a special mention to Violetta for her support of the Ceramic Arts.
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