GnarWare Workshop
144 have dabbled
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7 reviews
Not Active in the last 12 months
GnarWare Workshop
144 have dabbled
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7 reviews
Not Active in the last 12 months
Not Active in the last 12 months
GnarWare Workshop
GnarWare Workshop is a Chicago based ceramics studio. This space is dedicated to providing studios, workshops, and drop-in tutorials to help artists and hobbyists work through ideas. GnarWare is committed to material and conceptual experimentation as a workshop and community gathering place. GnarWare encourages conversations around developing skills and de-skilling developments.
Liz McCarthy founded GnarWare Workshop after finishing her MFA at UIC. Her practice combines non-traditional ceramic methods with performance and photography. She received a BFA from University of North Carolina at Asheville, where she first began dabbling in clay. She regularly exhibits her installations and performances throughout the city and beyond, in the fall of 2017 she is shared her “Whistle Hangout” performance at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and created an interactive clay installation entitled “The Pen” at the Riverside Arts Center. She also teaches classes for children with Marwen, SkyArt, and C.A.P.E.
ABOUT THIS TEACHER
GnarWare Workshop is a Chicago based ceramics studio. This space is dedicated to providing studios, workshops, and drop-in tutorials to help artists and hobbyists work through ideas. GnarWare is committed to material and conceptual experimentation as a workshop and community gathering place. GnarWare encourages conversations around developing skills and de-skilling developments.
Liz McCarthy founded GnarWare Workshop after finishing her MFA at UIC. Her practice combines non-traditional ceramic methods with performance and photography. She received a BFA from University of North Carolina at Asheville, where she first began dabbling in clay. She regularly exhibits her installations and performances throughout the city and beyond, in the fall of 2017 she is shared her “Whistle Hangout” performance at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and created an interactive clay installation entitled “The Pen” at the Riverside Arts Center. She also teaches classes for children with Marwen, SkyArt, and C.A.P.E.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
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Savannah B.Reviewed on 04/27/19Great class, instructions were super helpful and had a really fun time getting my hands dirty
Great class, instructions were super helpful and had a really fun time getting my hands dirty
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A.J M.Reviewed on 02/17/19Lots of fun...Liz is a great teacher. Highly recommend this class.
Lots of fun...Liz is a great teacher. Highly recommend this class.
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Katie T.Reviewed on 02/10/19
Liz was a great teacher! We had fun learning some of the basics of wheel throwing and look forward to trying it out with her again. Low key and friendly atmosphere. We really enjoyed our night!
Liz was a great teacher! We had fun learning some of the basics of wheel throwing and look forward to trying it out with her again. Low key and friendly atmosphere. We really enjoyed our night!
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Payal M.Reviewed on 01/28/19
This class was amazing. Liz and Carleigh are both awesome instructors who really paid attention to everyone in the class. I'll definatly be going back for more!
This class was amazing. Liz and Carleigh are both awesome instructors who really paid attention to everyone in the class. I'll definatly be going back for more!
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Erin D.Reviewed on 07/18/18
I loved this class. Laid back and fun. Very informative. We had the chance to try to make two cups/bowls. Instructor is great.
I loved this class. Laid back and fun. Very informative. We had the chance to try to make two cups/bowls. Instructor is great.
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Michele R.Reviewed on 07/16/18First dabble class; fun experience! Liz was an excellent teacher with great energy and sincere interest in introducing all of us to wheel throwing (pottery). Highly recommend; the two hours flew by!
First dabble class; fun experience! Liz was an excellent teacher with great energy and sincere interest in introducing all of us to wheel throwing (pottery). Highly recommend; the two hours flew by!
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Trina R.Reviewed on 04/15/18
I enjoyed the class a lot, will go again.
I enjoyed the class a lot, will go again.
