HANDBUILT / HEARTFELT:
Creating a Meaningful Wall-mounted Portrait in Clay
with Kelly Rathbone Rebo
September 14-27, 2025
In this workshop we will experience all the steps Kelly undertakes to create a wall-mounted portrait bust. The workshop will focus on slab construction, facial anatomy, proportions, and achieving emotional gesture through nuanced surface detail. We will also cover sculpting expressive hands and additional sculptural ornamentation including flowers, hair, headdress, etc.
Finishing attention will come in the form of slips and oxides and selective glaze usage pre and post bisque-firing. Additional gold leaf application will follow glaze firing as a cold-finishing option.
Final pieces will be ready for wall-mounting.
TUITION: USD $2200 inclusive of all studio materials, glazes and firings, catered lunches, welcome dinner, and excursions around the island. We will assist in making recommendations for bookings for nearby hotels, bungalows or home-stays in convenient proximity to Gaya studio (accommodation is not included in tuition).