Page 12 - The Jewsish Voice - August '20

Page 12, The Jewish Voice

art happenings

Local Happenings on page 8
Pottery Wheels, Creativity,

and Romance Spin at the
Lighthouse ArtCenter

The movie Ghost,
released thirty years
ago this week, brought
romance to clay throwing
with the steamy pottery
wheel scene between
Demi Moore and Pottery by Chad Steve
Patrick Swayze. Chad
Steve, who runs the
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s
ceramics program, brings
creativity, inspiration and
expertise to his pottery
classes. He also brought
romance to the ArtCenter
through his engagement
to Director of Education Pottery by Chad Steve
Maria Tritico. Steve got Mug by Chad Steve Coffee pot by Chad Steve – vase
down on one knee and
proposed at the end of a
pier overlooking Jupiter
Inlet this past January Lighthouse ArtCenter School
and Tritico said yes. The Of Art
couple work together (Art supply store is open during
and are passionate about regular hours.)
the arts. Tritico runs the 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL
school and teaches jewelry Chad Steve and Maria Tritico 33469
and metalsmithing. Steve (561) 748-8737
teaches live-streamed and interactive handbuilding and wheel Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
classes through Zoom. Students learn to create pots, bowls, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $26.75 for all other clays, tax included in price.
cups, pitchers and sculptures through demonstrations, one-on- Sunday, closed All levels welcome.
one instruction, and hands-on experience from the comfort of Instructor: Chad Steve
home. Registration is now open for the next sessions. Tuition Live-Streamed Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
begins at $315 for a seven-week session. Proceeds are used This hands-on class includes demonstrations and critiques
to pay the not-for-profit’s instructors and to continue the Interactive Classes and explores various types of vessel construction including
organization’s mission of connecting the community through lidded forms, pouring vessels, handles, large forms and beyond.
a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions and diverse special Early Fall Session: Aug. 31 to Oct. 17 Students must have access to a wheel at home.
events. For complete details visit lighthousearts.org. Register at lighthousearts.org Clay for virtual ceramics classes must be provided from your
“Maria and I met three weeks before the end of grad school at Sculptural Handbuilding own supplies or purchased separately – our School of Art Supply
the University of Hawaii. I saw this girl with an awesomely curly Learn a variety of handbuilding construction techniques Store has clay available for $32.10 for porcelain and $26.75 for
haired head and finally got up the nerve to talk to her. The rest is required to create decorative, representational, or abstract all other clays, tax included in price.
history,” smiles Steve. “The Lighthouse ArtCenter creates a sense sculptures. Intermediate to advanced levels.
of family and community. We share ideas, laugh and have fun! Clay for virtual ceramics classes must be provided from your Instructor: Chad Steve
I really enjoy teaching. Each piece of pottery has a story to tell own supplies or purchased separately – our School of Art Supply Chad Steve - Biography
about the person who made it, what they are influenced by and Store has clay available for $32.10 for porcelain and $26.75 for Chad R. Steve was born and raised in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
value, and in many ways, who they are,” says Steve. all other clays, tax included in price. He received his BFA from University of Wisconsin – Stout. In
Students are invited to post projects to social media and All levels welcome. 2009 he moved to Hawaii and received his MFA from University
share their latest projects by tagging @lighthousearts and using Instructor: Chad Steve of Hawaii at Manoa. While living there, he worked at the
the hashtags #LighthouseArtCenter #LACbettertogether on Wheel university as an adjunct professor and a lab technician. Chad
Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. This class introduces the fundamental skills necessary to has instructed at a variety of institutions such as Hawaii Potter’s
About The Lighthouse ArtCenter center clay and produce pottery forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, Guild, Honolulu Art Museum, Montana University and Western
The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art is plates, cylinders and vases. Learn about the balance between Montana University.
a 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and aesthetic and utilitarian concerns with this in-depth, fun wheel- Concerned with innovation and function Chad treats each
Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts throwing class. Students must have access to a wheel at home. piece as a small sculpture. With consideration of line, mass and
whose mission is to inspire, engage and connect our community Clay for virtual ceramics classes must be provided from your balance he finds an arrangement that displays a strong visual
through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions and diverse own supplies or purchased separately – our School of Art Supply presence within each piece. Constructing both sculptural and
special events. In the last 56 years it has grown to include a Store has clay available for $32.10 for porcelain and $26.75 for utilitarian ceramics, Chad is most intrigued by the way we
gallery, school of art, gift shop and art supply store. Supported all other clays, tax included in price. connect and interact with objects in our daily lives.
by memberships, sponsors and grants, the ArtCenter now serves Beginner to intermediate levels. Maria Tritico - Biography
over 20,000 guests, 2,500 students, 45 faculty members, 500 Instructor: Ron Shaw Born and raised outside of Houston, Texas, Maria received
summer art campers and a comprehensive outreach program Handbuilding Vessels her BFA from Texas State University in Photography and in
to benefit underserved and disabled residents in the community. Explore how to make aesthetically exciting vessels with studio art with an emphasis in metalsmithing/jewelry before
For more information visit https://www.lighthousearts.org. traditional handbuilding construction techniques. Potential receiving her Master of Arts in Art Therapy at the School of the
Facebook: @lighthousearts, Instagram: @lighthousearts, vessel forms include: cups, mugs, bowls, vases, pitchers, and Art Institute of Chicago. Maria has won awards and exhibited
Twitter: @LighthouseArtC beyond. Clay for virtual ceramics classes must be provided in local, national and international art shows and has worked in
from your own supplies or purchased separately – our School venues ranging from assisted living/skilled nursing care, youth
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery of Art Supply Store has clay available for $32.10 for porcelain camps, adult classes and incarceration.
(Gift store is open when gallery is dark.)
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 746-3101
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, closed

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