Located near Shadyside and Squirrel Hill, Highland Park has become known not only as one of Pittsburgh's historic parks but, for one upcoming event to tie in with your Thanksgiving festivities.
The Union Project will host a two-day workshop series called "Clay Fest," which will take place on Nov. 25 and 26.
The workshop will take place with guest artist and owner of "Little Lau Shop" Nikki Lau, where participants will learn how to make a sculptural ceramic plate of food through hand-building techniques, ranging from "coil, pinch, kurinuki, and texture imprinting;" according to The Union Project's website.
Lau will guide you in forming various food items, from meats to fruit and vegetables, with texture and glazes added for depth and vibrant color.
Participants will also have the option to turn their creations into wall art.
Marketing Coordinator of Union Project, Sam Laffey, said that the collaborative event with Lau will help participants alleviate stress after the busy holiday festivities.
"Holiday dinner tables can be fraught for a lot of people with stress and family dynamics so, to follow that up with a weekend of creativity taught by a teacher described as having 'resting happy face' may be what [participants] need," Laffey said.
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, participants will be in the studio learning from Lau, with an optional 1-hour independent work session afterward.
"Nikki's work is playful and whimsical," Laffey said. "It's a real gift to our community that she's sharing her techniques with us."
The event is for ages 16 and up and welcomes all experience levels.
Tickets are $135.00 per person.
The Union Project's main mission is to use art to "bridge gaps between communities," aiding in transforming people's lives and communities for the better.
To learn more about the "Clay Fest" event and how you can register, click here.
Photo via Union Project website.
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