Age: 
18+
Date: 
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Time: 
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Cost: 
M $65 and NM $70
Instructor: 
Breanna Shanahan
Experience the art of figurative sculpture with this engaging clay workshop focused on a fascinating anatomical challenge—sculpting realistic eyes. Under the expert guidance of artist and instructor Breanna Shanahan, participants will learn techniques to create expressive, detailed eye sculptures in clay. This hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of figurative representation in a welcoming and creative environment. Perfect for all skill levels—no previous sculpting experience necessary! 
All completed eye sculptures will be fired after the session, allowing participants to take home a finished ceramic piece. The skills developed during this workshop—careful observation, three-dimensional thinking, and tactile manipulation—provide a valuable foundation that transfers to many other creative pursuits. The workshop includes all required materials and tools. Simply bring your curiosity and creative spirit. 
About the Instructor:
Breanna Shanahan (she/they) is a recent resident of the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. She is a sculptor and drawing artist, educator, researcher and community organiser. Shanahan received an MFA at Concordia University in 2019 and was a SSHRC recipient in 2017. They are a member of the Assembly Gallery artist collective and a longstanding member of the Montreal based artist collective QO (Quite Ourselves) Their works have been exhibited in Italy, China, Austria, the United States and across Canada. Teaching Sculpture and Drawing courses across Canada at multiple post-secondary and community institutions has greatly informed her practice. Shanahan credits her passion in teaching art to a legacy of mentors who helped make it feel like a place she belonged. 
ART SUPPLIES: 
All materials for this workshop are included in the registraiton fee.
ATTIRE: 
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory in the AGB studios.
ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS?
 Important - Notify us on your registration if the student has an allergy, health concerns, or a learning exception that could impact participation in the class. We would like to remind you that we are a nut-free facility.
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