FREE | Coral Clay Molding Workshop: The Blue Horizon Project

Come to Vizcaya Village on May 26 for a ceramics workshop unlike any other!

Miami-based  artist Lauren Shapiro leads us in an interactive ceramics workshop where you can help shape the future—both artistically and environmentally—with your own hands. The creations from this workshop will contribute to a large coral reef mosaic, which will later be fired, glazed, and affixed to a monumental sinking arch sculpture, resembling an artificial reef colonized by corals. 

Shapiro aims to unite artists and audiences by engaging the community in creating ceramics to create this new large public sculpture as part of the Blue Horizon Project. With rising sea levels threatening coral reefs, the project aims to raise awareness about incorporating underwater environments into urban landscapes and promoting environmental sustainability through art and civic engagement.

Event Details

• TICKETS: FREE
• Date & Time: Tuesday, May 26, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM EDT
• Location: Vizcaya Village, 3250 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
• Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Enjoy the Famrers Market: Before or after the workshop, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market. Open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, it's a perfect spot to connect with local farmers and vendors, offering an enriching experience for all ages.

Accessibility & Inclusion: Vizcaya is committed to accessibility for all attendees. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair-accessible, this event is located in a fully accessible area with no stairs and ramp availability.

ABOUT THE PARTNERS:

The Blue Horizon Project is made possible with support from Anonymous Was a Woman in partnership with The New York Foundation for the Arts, The Commissioner, and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For more detailed information on The Blue Horizon Project and to support this initiative, please visit Lauren Shapiro Studio.

EXPLORE THE MARKET | While you're at Vizcaya Village, take some time to wander the Farmers Market and chat with local farmers and vendors. The market is open from 9am to 2pm every Sunday.

LOCATION | This activity takes place exclusively at Vizcaya Village, the estate’s historic farm village, and does not include access to the east side of the property where the Main House and gardens are located.

To promote inclusion for all, Vizcaya ensures that all community programs, after-hour and weekend events for locals, feature activities that are physically accessible to all visitors. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair accessible, community programs are purposefully located in areas without stairs or that can be accessed via a ramp.