Chris Alveshere
Chris is a studio artist originally from North Dakota, currently living and working in Missoula, MT. He maintains a full-time studio practice in addition to teaching adult and youth arts programming. Chris received undergraduate degrees in ceramics and art education from Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN, and his MFA in ceramics from Alfred University, NY. He is co-owner of Workroom Montana, a community arts center in Missoula, MT, and Flecks + Specks, a colored ceramic grog business.
Events with Chris Alveshere
Colored Clay TomfooleryAugust 8 - 13, 2027
In this workshop, students will learn how to liven up their ceramics with colored clay! Each participant will create their own variety of colored clays and learn techniques for assembling multicolored pieces. Demonstrations will include wheel throwing, trimming, and hand-building, with an emphasis on combining these techniques to create unique, colorful ceramic work. Materials To Bring Favorite tools, if desired Participants are welcome to bring additional ceramic stains if there are specific colors they’d like to explore. Quarter-pound quantities are plenty for experimentation. . Schedule: Sunday 4:00–5:00 PM: Check-In at Adamah Retreat Center 5:00–6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner 6:00–7:00 PM:…