Clay Jewelry Workshop ~ Design and make your own

Karen's love for clay began at a very early age, whilst digging in the dirt with her brothers.  Though she was a painting major as an undergrad at University, she did have the opportunity to take a couple of ceramic classes, but her love for it really blossomed while teaching at Florida State University's Art Center.  There she learned the infinite possibilities of clay, it's colors and glazing powers.  Karen Charbonneau Zukas is a graduate of Tufts university and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with a master’s degree in education from Western New England University.  She is a recognized portrait painter and potter and former columnist for the Bulletin in Boston.  She has been teaching various subjects, primarily advanced ESL, fine art, writing, test prep, debate and humanities; at universities, preparatory, public, private and international schools and community ed in Boston and now locally for over 35 years.  She and her family moved back to the south coast in 2013.  She is the proprietor of Peasantware Pottery in New Bedford and the founder of The New Bedford Art and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn !  

Please dress in your grubbiest clothing, bring an apron too if you wish, clay is dirt, and can be dusty and muddy (please don't wear nice shoes either , and some folks like to cover their hair as well, that's up to you).