Demonstration Spotlight: Susan O’Byrne
Step into the enchanting world of internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Susan O’Byrne, known for her beautifully expressive, allegorical animal sculptures. With work held in major collections across Europe and the US, Susan blends traditional craft, delicate surface design, and inventive ceramic processes to tell layered, human stories through the forms of animals.
In her demonstration, Susan will reveal the key stages behind her signature technique: preparing paper clay, building animal forms over nichrome wire armatures, and creating her intricate encaustic surface patterns using laser-cut and hand-made stencils. You’ll see how she prints, cuts, and collages porcelain paper-clay veneers to bring her creatures to life.
A rare opportunity to watch a master of imaginative, narrative ceramics at work—perfect for anyone seeking to expand their sculptural and surface-design skills.