Speculative Mapmaking Workshop with Sara Hensel

Inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin's maps of alternate worlds as well as contextual material exhibited in "A Larger Reality", we will design and sculpt a 7"x7" topographical map of our own fantasy world.

This offering will balance discussion with practical sculpting time, asking us to consider what a map can/ must/ could/ should do, how a map's design might reflect the attitudes and values of its cultural context, and how we might translate those ideas to a 3D sculpture that represents a landscape.

Facilitator and artist, Sara Hensel will demo getting started, how to make attachments, and how to tease out landscape features from a slab of clay. Students can expect to complete their sculpts in 3 hours.

Oregon Contemporary will contact participants when maps are fired and ready for pickup in early February. Students are encouraged to arrive early and explore the exhibition, A Larger Reality: Ursula K. Le Guin.

Recommended materials: apron, snack, pencil, and notebook.

Discounted tickets may be availble upon request. Email info@oregoncontemporary.org to inquire.