‘Kayumanggi Project” – An Introduction To Clay Harvesting And Processing With Juan Santiago

(2 Locations) Meet artist Juan Miguel Santiago at the Emigrant Lake
Trailhead parking lot on Old Greensprings Hwy at 2pm. From OR-66 E/Green
Springs Hwy 66 make a sharp left onto Old Green Springs Hwy where you will
see an orange traffic cone with balloons. Drive all the way towards the
lake and make a right onto the parking lot.
https://goo.gl/maps/BrSnyjAi6zfM8icf7
We will spend 20 minutes to 1-hour max harvesting very accessible “wild
clay” samples as he shows you how to locate, identify and harvest. We will
then take our samples to Gambrel Gallery in Ashland at 1980 East Main St.
in Ashland (about a 13 minute drive) where Santiago will share the whole
process of preparing the samples ready for working. He will lead our short
drive to Gambrel Gallery and Gambrel Arts where other “Art Beyond”
exhibitions are on display.https://goo.gl/maps/A9149owULaHQpZ366 Our time
together will also include a tour of the gallery, gardens, and Juan’s
studio as well as an opportunity to see the other exhibitions within the
property. There will be cold drinks and snacks!
What to Bring: Prepare as if you are hiking from a sunny warm to a hot
afternoon and bring a sun hat, sunglasses and hiking shoes/sandals. Hydrate
well and bring your own water in a bottle. If you are looking forward to
processing your own clay samples, bring a 5-gallon bucket, a handheld
gardening shovel, and a small towel for muddy hands (these tools are
optional).
SATURDAY, JUNE 15 FROM 1PM TO 4PM
JUNE 16 – 21 FROM 9AM TO 5PM