Ceramic Trivet: Charley Harper Goldfinch

$45 members, $48 non-members
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Step into the John Weld Peck Federal Building in downtown Cincinnati. Here you catch a glimpse of one of the two sections of Charley Harper’s brilliant 36-ft mosaic mural, Untitled (American Wildlife), 1964, sometimes referred to as the ‘Tree of Life.’ Harper, a renowned illustrator, crafted three such murals during his lifetime, one located in Pearson Hall at Miami University in Oxford, and another that was hidden behind drywall for years in the Duke Energy Convention Center. His distinctive art, characterized by highly stylized interpretations of nature and wildlife, with bold lines and geometric shapes, proved ideal for translating into one-inch ceramic tiles, simplifying the imagery into triangles, squares, and lines.

In this class Becky Mitchell will guide you through the process to create an 8″ x 8″ ceramic tile trivet featuring a goldfinch and is inspired by a snippet from Charley Harper’s mosaic mural. Your finished piece could also add a bit of whimsy to a shelf or wall.

Make sure to visit the Colors and Shapes: Nature According to Charley Harper exhibition at the Becker County Museum, the Washington Square Mall, and Ortonstone Gardens brought to you by Project 412. These fun and colorful art pieces have a little something for everyone.