*SPECIAL DEMO* Sculpting a Human Torso w/ Jai Sallay-Carrington - 1 Day

Date/Time: Sunday, January 26th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Workshop Description:

Join Jai Sallay-Carrington for a 2-hour demonstration on building a human torso from the waist up using slab techniques. Learn how to create and attach layers of slabs to construct the vertical trunk of the torso, followed by techniques to shape the form into a lifelike body. Jai will guide you through the process, demonstrating how to alter the clay with tools and gestures to achieve realistic anatomical proportions. This session covers essential tips on fat and muscle distribution, along with methods to calculate the scale and features of the body. Perfect for artists looking to expand their skills in slab-building and realistic sculpture.

All profits for this demo will go to the Gender Bands Organization for Trans Rights Advocacy in Salt Lake City, Utah. With anti-trans legislation in effect in Utah, it’s important to us to support pro-trans charitable organizations as we are attending NCECA this year. This is a sliding scale workshop, please donate what you can afford. Every person who makes a $100 donation will receive one free bag of PSH 519 clay.

About the Instructor: 

Jai Sallay-Carrington (They/Them) is a Canadian sculptural ceramic artist originally from Vancouver BC and spent ten years living in Montreal QC. Jai is a queer and trans-non-binary artist who’s work is heavily influenced by this aspect of their life. In 2014 they graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in ceramics. Jai has attended many artist residencies, travelling around Canada, USA and Europe. Residencies such as C.R.E.T.A Rome, Torpedo Factory Art Centre, and Tolne Gjæstgivergaard. They have been a part of many group exhibitions at galleries such as the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Henry Art Gallery, and the Clay Center of New Orleans. Jai has had several solo exhibitions in recent years, such as NuQueer Power at Fatale Art Gallery, Co(R)vid Calluses at Galerie ERGA, as well as Adapting at Maison de la Culture Côte-des-Neiges. They have been featured in publications such as CBC Exhibitionists, New York’s ArtTour International Magazine, and Ceramique: 90 Artistes Contemporarian. Jai has been awarded grants from Canada Council of the Arts, SODEC, CALQ and was a finalist for the Winifred Shantz Award for 2020 and 2021. Jai just earned master’s degree at the University of Washington in 2023, receiving the De Cillia Graduating with Excellence award. Now, they are beginning a one-year artist-in-residence program at Baltimore Clayworks, from 2023-2024, receiving the Lorima Salter Fellowship.

Demo Details:

Location: The Clay Warehouse - #11-1770 McLean Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC, V4C 4K8

Dates/Times: TBD

What to Expect: 

Jai Sallay-Carrington will be giving a demo that has a maximum run time of 2 hour. This will include the demonstration and time for questions.