Kirsten Stingle Studio
2024 Workshops
Assembling Fragments: A Storyteller's Caravan with Collage and Clay
Dual Workshop with Kate Thompson and Kirsten Stingle
March 1st -15th, 2024
Morocco
Two spots just opened!
Join Kirsten Stingle and Kate Thompson on this 15 day all-inclusive journey of a lifetime in this far away land. Explore intricate patterns, saturated colors and secret gardens, and the beautiful culture of Magical Morocco.
We have imagined the most intoxicating escpe filled with locals, guided tours, cooking, cultural exploration, and a 5-day art workshop filled with inspiration that we have gathered. Join us as we create together in the Sahara and make our way through this exotic land.
Prior to arriving at Kasbah Aitisfoul for our workshop, we will stop at Tamgroute Pottery Village. Here they continue the ancient Moroccan Pottery tradition, this special 7 family artisan village is where the pieces we create with Kirsten will be fired with the deep green glaze that Tamgroute is known for. This is a wood-fired process in which imperfections are celebrated to make each piece unique
At the our Nomad Atelier, Kate and Kirsten will lead a five day creative adventure of collage and clay. Using local clay, Kirsten will provide step by step instructions on creating slump molds. These forms will be texturized and decorated with stamps to create a one-of-a-kind decorative piece from which the collage will hang. We will also learn to form small pieces, such as a Hamsa (hand of protection), an eye, and a face that can be attached to the hanging form or stand alone. These will be delivered to Tamgroute for glazing and firing.
Kate will then guide you with the mixed media elements which include painting, stitching, collage and abstract mark making. At the end of the workshop, you will receive your fired pieces and combine the mixed media and ceramic elements to tell a story inspired by your time exotic jourey into the soul of Morocco.
Expressing Belonging
6 day workshop
April 25th - 30th
Muses Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
$50 Discount with code FRIENDS.
Become a rabbit and let’s fall down the rabbit hole together…
Stories invite us to explore meaning and build a sense of belonging. In this ceramic workshop we will explore the potential of narrative sculpture to build connections. Kirsten will guide students to build a 3/4 life size head using the coil method. She emphasizes individual attention to help each student achieve their artistic vision. She will break down anatomy and proportion in an easy step-by-step approach with handouts that can be taken home for later reference. We will then narratively embellish the head to express personal themes of kinship with the human and natural world. Kirsten will guide students to seamlessly incorporate mixed media after firing.
As a part of this workshop, we will explore the abandoned dwellings at Bandelier Canyon National park to learn about lost communities and the connection of home and belonging. We will also visit the Santa Fe Folk Art Museum (because it is FANTASTIC) and to find inspiration as to how culture and ritual shape connection.
The Call of Legends
August 6th -13th, 2024
Essence of Mulranny
Mulranny, Co Mayo
Ireland
Like a Muse, the west coast of Ireland calls to creatives with her legends. So let the sea air fill your lungs and drive your inspiration! With a focus on the myths and folk lore of Ireland, this workshop combines studio time with an exploration of the surrounding countryside!
Kirsten Stingle will lead the class in the endless narrative possibilities of sculptural expression by building a small torso inspired by the Irish legends and myths. Kirsten breaks down anatomy and proportion guidelines and furnishes plenty of handouts to keep after class. She emphasizes a step-by-step approach that is easily digestible and provides plenty of individual attention catered to each participant's individual needs.
This class will not only focus on narrative sculptural hand building, but also includes a mixed media component to further enhance the story. Whether you are inspired by Cliodhna (the goddess that takes care of the the three healing birds of the world), Rhiannon (goddess of the moon), the Cailleach (a divine had associated with the landscape and weather), or another compelling figure in Irish lore, this class will be a beautiful reflection of your time in the soulful, rugged landscape of Mulranny.
Prior figurative experience is not required. Beginners Welcome!