
Fold & Fabricate with Liz Zlot Summerfield
Hands-on handbuilding workshop exploring folding and fabrication techniques in clay, led by Liz Zlot Summerfield at AVL clay studio. Participants experiment with textured, sculptural forms and functional surfaces; all skill levels welcome.
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