Adult Art Enrichment: Clay Exploration

AGES 18+

In our Clay Exploration class, participants will delve into a range of handbuilding techniques. This hands-on experience is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of working with clay manually. The primary aim of this class is to foster the exploration and enrichment of each individual's connection to self and imagination through the tactile process of handbuilding.

INSTRUCTOR: RICKY BLANDING

Ricky Blanding has studied ceramics and pottery for over 17 years and has been instructing clay and other mediums since 2011. After working at Pewabic Pottery as a fabrication artist, Ricky established Ricky Blanding Ceramics, where he creates commissioned ceramic work, sculpture, and small batch pottery. He is now growing his businesses and is excited to stay connected with artists and people who want to learn more about themselves through clay and sustainability.

Ricky says this about his work: "Through my process, I strive to recognize and develop my own critical thinking, research and experimentation skills. I also do this to stay true to who I am even though that may be on the border of two worlds usually seen as separate; those being Science and Art."

Ricky is also the founder of Scrap Soils, a Detroit-based non-profit focused on composting.

Hope for Flowers classes are held at Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese at the Freelon at Sugar Hill in Midtown Detroit.

Classes will be held on four successive Thursdays:

May 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2024

6:00-8:00 PM

FREE & OPEN TO DETROIT, HIGHLAND PARK AND HAMTRAMCK RESIDENTS ONLY
18 & OLDER

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS

ALL AGES WELCOME

Maintaining Home Energy Efficiency remains crucial throughout the year!

Join us for an enlightening workshop hosted by Walker-Miller Energy Services. Discover invaluable tips to not only reduce energy consumption and cut down on utility expenses, but also enhance comfort within your living space. By implementing these strategies, we not only improve our own lives but also contribute positively to the health of our planet. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself with practical knowledge for a sustainable future!

Walker-Miller Energy Services (Walker-Miller) is one of the largest African American and woman owned energy efficiency companies in the United States. Led by Carla Walker-Miller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Walker-Miller’s commitment to "Empowering People Enriching Communities" is the bedrock of a unique, people-centered approach that normalizes diversity, equity and inclusion in the delivery of energy programs.

This workshop is FREE for all Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck Residents.

Youth under 13 are welcome to attend with an adult.

This workshop will be held Saturday, May 11th from 2:30-4:30 PM

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.