Tuesday 19 November 2024, live demo, Centre 70, 7.30pm
Artist James Ort will give a live demo of his process of making an animal sculture from wire. Animals are James’ primary subject matter, which is the result of a lifelong fascination in wildlife and a former career. Using his knowledge of anatomy and form, he pushes ceramic and wire to its limits and has developed some innovative techniques to help achieve this. Colour brings his pieces to life!
James has been heavily influenced by his Grandfather, Brian Price Thomas, who illustrated a number of the Ladybird Children Books (including the Gingerbread Man).
In 2010 James Ort gave up his career in conservation to focus on his art. He moved from Brighton to the village of Towersey to manage the Phoenix Studio, a private art teaching studio set in rural Oxfordshire. It was in this creative environment that he discovered sculpture.
He also has a love of and natural aptitude for teaching. He teaches adults and children how to make ceramic animal or wire weekend courses from the Phoenix Studio and at West Dean College.
His website is at www.jamesort.co.uk/.
To reserve your place at Centre 70, please email admin@wallingfordartclub.org.uk