Coral reef - Natural History & Ceramics Painting Masterclass - June 21
Please join us for an intimate and hands-on natural history and ceramics painting class where you will learn how to paint a few coral species found in the Great Barrier Reef with underglazes (ie the “paints” applied under the glaze).
This masterclass is part of our series where a marine biologist/ecologist will be in attendance and in June we will be welcoming Dr. Ariel Pezner to our Coconut Crab studio.
Despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all known ocean species. Hard corals, the physical foundations of coral reefs, provide a range of benefits not only for the organisms living on reefs (like providing food and shelter), but also for millions of people around the world. Healthy coral reefs can absorb 90% of incoming wave energy, protecting our coastlines from storms, hold significant cultural value to many Indigenous peoples, and provide billions of dollars in economic good through the support of fisheries and tourism industries. However, coral reefs are under threat from climate change stressors like ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation.
Dr. Ariel Pezner's research uses her background in ocean chemistry and oceanography to study how corals are able to survive in 'extreme' reef systems like mangrove lagoons and seagrass beds, searching for the key to unlock the mystery of these "super corals". By understanding how corals tolerate changing ocean conditions, we can better understand how reefs might change in the future. Dr. Pezner's work on these unique corals often involves lots of field work snorkelling or diving, and has taken her across the world, from Taiwan, to Japan, Belize, and Australia.
Participants will be given one of Casa Adams signature medium platters bisqued, with 4 coral species already monoprinted and ready to be painted. During the class, Araceli will share all the tricks and techniques she has mastered over the 13 years + she has been making and painting ceramics. All materials, as well as a delicious morning tea, are included. The platters will be glazed and fired in the studio and ready for collection approximately one week after. No previous experience needed!
Timings: 9am to 12pm
Location: The class will take place at our award-winning studio the Coconut Crab in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. The address will be given to confirmed participants closer to the date
***If you’d like to paint the coral reef on a dinner plate instead, there is an additional charge of $25. Just add this class to your cart and then add Dinner plate option for painting class to your cart as well.***
Please join us for an intimate and hands-on natural history and ceramics painting class where you will learn how to paint a few coral species found in the Great Barrier Reef with underglazes (ie the “paints” applied under the glaze).
This masterclass is part of our series where a marine biologist/ecologist will be in attendance and in June we will be welcoming Dr. Ariel Pezner to our Coconut Crab studio.
Despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all known ocean species. Hard corals, the physical foundations of coral reefs, provide a range of benefits not only for the organisms living on reefs (like providing food and shelter), but also for millions of people around the world. Healthy coral reefs can absorb 90% of incoming wave energy, protecting our coastlines from storms, hold significant cultural value to many Indigenous peoples, and provide billions of dollars in economic good through the support of fisheries and tourism industries. However, coral reefs are under threat from climate change stressors like ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation.
Dr. Ariel Pezner's research uses her background in ocean chemistry and oceanography to study how corals are able to survive in 'extreme' reef systems like mangrove lagoons and seagrass beds, searching for the key to unlock the mystery of these "super corals". By understanding how corals tolerate changing ocean conditions, we can better understand how reefs might change in the future. Dr. Pezner's work on these unique corals often involves lots of field work snorkelling or diving, and has taken her across the world, from Taiwan, to Japan, Belize, and Australia.
Participants will be given one of Casa Adams signature medium platters bisqued, with 4 coral species already monoprinted and ready to be painted. During the class, Araceli will share all the tricks and techniques she has mastered over the 13 years + she has been making and painting ceramics. All materials, as well as a delicious morning tea, are included. The platters will be glazed and fired in the studio and ready for collection approximately one week after. No previous experience needed!
Timings: 9am to 12pm
Location: The class will take place at our award-winning studio the Coconut Crab in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. The address will be given to confirmed participants closer to the date
***If you’d like to paint the coral reef on a dinner plate instead, there is an additional charge of $25. Just add this class to your cart and then add Dinner plate option for painting class to your cart as well.***
Please join us for an intimate and hands-on natural history and ceramics painting class where you will learn how to paint a few coral species found in the Great Barrier Reef with underglazes (ie the “paints” applied under the glaze).
This masterclass is part of our series where a marine biologist/ecologist will be in attendance and in June we will be welcoming Dr. Ariel Pezner to our Coconut Crab studio.
Despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all known ocean species. Hard corals, the physical foundations of coral reefs, provide a range of benefits not only for the organisms living on reefs (like providing food and shelter), but also for millions of people around the world. Healthy coral reefs can absorb 90% of incoming wave energy, protecting our coastlines from storms, hold significant cultural value to many Indigenous peoples, and provide billions of dollars in economic good through the support of fisheries and tourism industries. However, coral reefs are under threat from climate change stressors like ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation.
Dr. Ariel Pezner's research uses her background in ocean chemistry and oceanography to study how corals are able to survive in 'extreme' reef systems like mangrove lagoons and seagrass beds, searching for the key to unlock the mystery of these "super corals". By understanding how corals tolerate changing ocean conditions, we can better understand how reefs might change in the future. Dr. Pezner's work on these unique corals often involves lots of field work snorkelling or diving, and has taken her across the world, from Taiwan, to Japan, Belize, and Australia.
Participants will be given one of Casa Adams signature medium platters bisqued, with 4 coral species already monoprinted and ready to be painted. During the class, Araceli will share all the tricks and techniques she has mastered over the 13 years + she has been making and painting ceramics. All materials, as well as a delicious morning tea, are included. The platters will be glazed and fired in the studio and ready for collection approximately one week after. No previous experience needed!
Timings: 9am to 12pm
Location: The class will take place at our award-winning studio the Coconut Crab in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. The address will be given to confirmed participants closer to the date
***If you’d like to paint the coral reef on a dinner plate instead, there is an additional charge of $25. Just add this class to your cart and then add Dinner plate option for painting class to your cart as well.***