Creating Differently: Ceramic Hand Building Through the Lens of Neurodiversity
With Nathan Himes
July 9 - 14, 2023
Neurodiversity describes the idea that all people think, behave, and interact in the world around them in different ways. Within the scope of neurodiversity is Neurodivergent, a term used to describe those with neurological or developmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), Dyslexia, and other mental or neurological conditions.
This class will be led by an instructor who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and belongs to a family with a range of Neurodivergent conditions. In this class, we will create slab- and coil-based hand-built pottery while learning techniques, processes, steps, and concepts. Together, we will learn the nature of clay while observing how this could be done through the perspective of a neurodiverse and neurodivergent affirming artist. All projects and designs will aim to be mindful of and embrace the fact that all brains and neuro-diverse people can share how they think, interact and belong in the world through artistic imagery and expression.
All neuro-diversities and pottery experience levels are welcome to join this class.
About the Faculty
Nathan Himes
Nathan grew up in the Pacific Northwest just outside of Seattle. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a BFA, emphasis in sculpture and ceramics. He has worked as a pottery instructor teaching kids and adults as well as a retail manager and kiln technician at Clay Art Center in Tacoma. Five years ago Nathan […]
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