Sparking the creative energy of all eight students in her class, Molly managed to extract something different from each of us – the mark of an excellent teacher. No clones here as she expertly taught her techniques (with additional illustrations from her new book) with the magnificent backdrop of Rome. Eight of us were from different parts of the planet – Norway, France, Australia, Canada, US and of course Rome. Aside from being an expert in design and ceramics, Molly is warm and personable and I will follow her career with great interest.
Concurrently, c.r.e.t.a. co-director Lori Ann Touchette took us to museums in the city with an additional Florence side-trip, continuously adding knowledgeable commentary about the works and sites we viewed, giving a richness to the works of art you can only get if you are fortunate enough to have someone who loves the works as much as she does and has the knowledge she possesses.
It was a fabulous preamble to the six week residency to come.
Molly demonstrating
Mishima, Molly style
the class outside of c.r.e.t.a studio
welcoming sign
front door to c.r.e.t.a. Rome
Lori Ann making a point at Crypta Balbi
Laurent in front of one of Betty Woodman’s constructions
the walk to c.r.e.t.a. through the Jewish Quarter
