KC Clay Guild - Cathy Broski Bio

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KC Clay Guild
200 West 74th Street
Kansas City, MO 64114

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Phone:

(816)-363-1373

Guild Hours:

MON - THU 10am to 9pm
FRI - SAT 10am to 10pm
SUN 1pm to 5pm

Note: The KC Clay Guild is a volunteer run organization. Feel free to call ahead to make sure there will be a monitor on duty. Our monitors are reliable, however; in the unfortunate case there can't be a monitor on duty, the KC Clay Guild will be closed. (816) 363-1373

Family Fun Nights

FRI and SAT 6pm to 10pm
FREE studio time for members!
Only $5.00 for Non-Members

Cathy Broski

Thursday Morning

Beginner to Advanced Wheel Throwing

10:00am to 1:00pm

An interview with Cathy Broski

I have been doing ceramic work since high school. I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1990 and have been working with clay professionally in some capacity since.

My inspiration comes from things like nature or dreams. My favorite type of ceramic work has an aspect of surprise. I love when I find an unexpected detail or happy accident on a piece. I am attracted to figurative work especially if there is an oddity about it. I love found objects. The worn surfaces and broken edges tell a story of it's path in this world. I like the idea of a cast off shard of sculpture or pot that is put behind glass or on a pedestal and made precious again.

My first teaching job was actually a student teaching position in college. I've been teaching at the KC Clay Guild for over 10 years. I teach all skill levels. The class is predominately wheel throwing although the majority of my own work is hand built.

Beginning students can expect to learn the basics of wheel throwing w/in the first 4 weeks: Centering, Pulling, Trimming / Footing and Glazing. Students who work through the entire cycle will have finished pots at the end of the 4 weeks. Advanced students are encouraged to bring their own inspirations and I will help them further their abilities. We explore all aspects of the project and problem solve.

The class atmosphere is energized by the students. Most students are self motivated and some have been with me for more then 10 years. This class has a special way of coming together to motivate and encourage others. We have created everything from large scale out door sculptures to sets of daily place settings.

To prospective students I say "Don't be shy! If you want to learn how to work with clay or to advance your current skills, come on down and have some fun with us!