We began a ceramics class for adults in the fall at Dendy Playground (named after activist Marie Dendy).
We studied artwork by contemporary and ancient women artists; this included African American, South American, Asian and Egyptian artists.
For many of our artists, this was their first time making art or else their first time working in ceramics . They found it compelling and it pushed them to explore.
Some of their artwork commemorated loved ones–especially women who were in their lives and supported them through tough times. These included not just mothers, but also grandmothers, aunts, and friends who nurtured them when their own families were unavailable for support.
