What`s Happening at the Ohr this Month Studio Classes

What’s Happening at the Ohr this Month
March 2016
Studio Classes
Homeschool Clay Play
Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages 6 - 17. $12 per student
Each week we will focus on a different
clay technique and project. All
instruction, glazes and firing are included
in the class cost. We are open to all ages
and skill levels in this class. Please sign up
for each class individually. You may email
education@georgeohr.org with specific questions.
Mudslingers: Try Your Skill on the
Wheel
March 1: Garden Gnomes
March 8: Wind Chimes
March 15: Bird Feeders
March 22: Tree Faces
March 29: Planter Totem Poles
Mudslingers who enroll in an ongoing wheel throwing class receive a
$25 credit towards that class purchase!
Clay Babies: Clay Springtime Birds in
a Nest
Saturday, March 12,
10:30—11:30 a.m. or 12—1 p.m.
$12 per child per project. Ages 2—8.
Great opportunity for your little ones to
make adorable clay birds to put in a clay
nest. They will learn some basics of
clayworking and paint their creations as well. Work ready for pick
up in two weeks. Please register in advance for this very popular
class.
Saturday, March 19,
10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. or
Saturday, March 26,
10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
$25 per person. Ages 14 and up.
Come throw pots on our pottery
wheels and see if clay is your new hobby! We will help you
create two pots to keep, and they will be glazed and ready to pick
up two weeks from class date. Wear clothes you can get dirty!
Clay Sculptural Boxes,: Windows of Our Minds
Saturday, March 19, 1—4 p.m.
$25 per person. Ages 14 & up.
Susan Vaughan—a wonderful
teacher - will guide you as you turn
ordinary clay boxes into abstract and
figurative sculptures. Please bring
your favorite texture tools and ideas
to class. This is an excellent
introduction to working in clay.
Work is ready to pick up in about two weeks.
Saturday Afternoon Art: Making a Self
Portrait Bust
Saturday, March 12, 1—3 p.m.
Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
$25 per person. Ages 14 and up.
Artist Susan Vaughan will teach you how to use a $40 per person. Ages 16 and up (younger
students with extensive clay experience
large clay extruder. With this knowledge, you’ll
are also welcome!)
create two of three forms: flower pillow vases,
mugs, or embellished vases. The possibilities are Work with artist Stacey Johnson as you
endless and this is a great skill to learn. Beginners learn fundamentals in creating a self
portrait clay bust about 12” high. We will
are welcome! Work is ready to pick up in about
discuss proportions in facial construction,
two weeks.
working with different clay bodies, and
using slips and underglazes. Bring a photo
Register at georgeohr.org or call 228.374.5547.
Class fees include materials and firing. Remember to wear clothes you can of yourself to class, along with your
get dirty and be ready to have fun!
sketches and ideas.
Do you live out of town? We’ll ship it to you for an additional cost.
Clay Sculpture: Extruded Forms
386 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530
228.374.5547 georgeohr.org
Silent Auction
Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres
Live Music
Complimentary Wine
Cash Bar
Sponsored by Beau Rivage
Resort & Casino.
Proceeds Benefit the OhrO’Keefe Museum of Art
General Admission $75
Reserved Seating $100
To reserve your ticket, call
228.374.5547 now.
STEAMPUNK CARNIVAL
SATURDAY MARCH 5
Artists’ Reception
Saturday, March 26
3—5 p.m.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
See our new exhibitions
Horton Humble:
Global Log— The Lisbon
Series
Come see the world's most amazing pottery machine in
action in a heart pounding, thrilling performance under the
big top carnival tent. Learn about STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) as Bay St. Louis
Artist/Engineer Steve Barney hangs upside down, makes pots
with his head, and performs other crazy antics to make
pottery.
The show will also feature a host of wacky carnival
performers, including New Orleans' Zaknoonkaz juggling
troupe, belly dancing by Safira, the Ghost of George Ohr, the
Dog-Faced Boy and Bearded Girl and others. Musical
performers include Blackwater Brass and D & D Duet.
Showtimes 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 (kids 12 and under free.) Discounted museum
gallery admission for Coastcon and STEAMpunk attendees.
MONTHLY EVENTS IN THE OOMA WELCOME CENTER
Holly Hannessian:
Touch in Real Time
Oil Painting with Frank Janca
Six-week class
$235
New classes start February 26 & April 7
Coffee Club with Cree Cantrell
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2
Spend an hour learning about the market and
investing, and talk about current economic events.
Free to the public.
Tango Night
Sunday, March 27, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free to the public. ($10 donations encouraged.)
Exciting Workshops with Renowned Clay Artists
Go to georgeohr.org for full information and registration
Stretching Your Techniques
Making Pots: Two Approaches
A Workshop with Lynnette Hesser & Steve Loucks
April 16 & 17
With Suze Lindsay & Kent McLaughlin
November 12 & 13