Artist-2-Artist: Crafting Sydney Through Hand and Clay

This introductory workshop, led by  Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀, invites participants to discover the unique properties of clay as a material, explore ceramics as a process, and gain an appreciation of the many languages and expressions of clay. There will be a hands-on making session in which participants will experiment with foundational hand-building techniques (pinching, coiling, and slab building). Jenny will also share insights from her studio practice – from practical considerations to the more philosophical and esoteric dimensions. At the conclusion of the session, participants will be invited to participate in creating a collaborative, site-responsive, ephemeral installation with their clay experimentations. Please note this is a clay play workshop focused on experimentation. There will be no raw or kiln-fired products created to take home. Crafting Sydney Through Hand and Clay  is presented as part of  Ceramic Business District  for  Sydney Craft Week. About the Artist Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀 is a Hong Kong-born art worker currently based in Gadi/Sydney following a decade of international nomadism. Jenny works across ceramics, non-lens-based photography, moving image, and research-and-site-responsive installations. Through material investigation and object-centred inquiry, her studio practice speaks to belonging, transcultural narratives, and the layered stories embedded within objects and places. For Jenny, art is a conduit through which she learns about the world, connects with people, and better understands herself. Alongside exhibiting and facilitating workshops in Australia and internationally, she works in museums. She draws on object-based learning pedagogy to foster curiosity, critical reflections, and dialogues across disciplines, cultures, and perspectives. Key Details The workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone who would like to deepen their connection with material play. About Artist-2-Artist Artist-2-Artist  is Brand X’s program of peer-to-peer training for artists and creatives to build the practical skills required to work as a freelance multidisciplinary professional. Did you know  Artist Pass Holders  get discounted access to all _Artist-2-Artist _workshops? An individual Artist Pass is just $20 a year, less than the cost of a single workshop! Access We welcome all visitors to  City of Sydney Creative Studios. If you have access requirements, please add your accessibility requirements during the booking process. This includes booking companion card tickets.  A Brand X team member may be in touch to ensure we understand your requirements. If you require an interpreter, or would like to contact someone about access, please email Dean Nash (Accessibility Coordinator) at  access@brandx.org.au. Community Tickets We offer free tickets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people experiencing financial hardship. To access these tickets please email  marketing@brandx.org.au  for a no questions asked spot (unless sold out). Exchanges & Refunds Want to cancel your ticket? Please email us at  programs@brandx.org  no less than 24 hours prior to workshop commencement. We can refund your tickets minus transaction fees of 1.75% + 30c. This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and the City of Sydney Creative Studios, and is proudly presented as part of Sydney Craft Week.