Creating a Clay Figurine of the Goddess is a monthly event designed to experiment with feminine force by making a clay figurine of a goddess (every time a different one!). On the occasion of this class, we will trace the origins of one of the many depictions of the mother goddess - a figurine coming from Cyprus and dated 3000 -2500 B.C. We will also learn how to set up an altar to bring her power into our lives.
As a reference, we will adopt (see pictures) one of the largest examples of cruciform (cross-shaped) statuettes from the Chalcolithic period. The female form was often associated with fertility and childbirth, and the flattened thighs of this figure appear to show her squatting in a birthing position.

ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Whether you have modelled clay before or are new to the art, the making of this figurine is easily achievable for all levels. Instructions and tips will be given to the absolute beginners while the more experienced will be free to experiment with more complicated making. Materials and tools provided.

COST: £22 Limited places: 8
WHERE: L'étoile Art Space - 18 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0BH. Please be aware that Google Maps redirects you to the opposite side of the road. The space is N.18.
DURATION: 2 hours and a half

REFUND POLICY – Due to limited places the event is not refundable unless notified 72 hours in advance. It can be rescheduled for the following session if you can't attend. INFO & CONTACTS – [email protected] / 07749986761

Mireinart / Marta Isabella Reina (bio)
Marta is a visual artist who works on symbolism, folklore, magic, mythological and religious imagery (www.mireinart.com). Besides her illustration activity, she promotes tarot culture and heritage by organizing lectures, courses, and events in Bristol. She is doing research on mutual dreaming (doppelnovelle.com) and organizes social dreaming drawing events. She runs art classes and started a project in 2023 called CRAFTS&LORE - a way to explore folklore through arts and crafts :)

SACRED FEMININE - THE CREATION OF STATUETTES AND EFFIGIES OF FEMALE GODDESSES
The Sacred Feminine (or Divine Feminine) is an energy present in all human beings and an authentic and profound knowledge of it can help us to develop greater emotional balance and to proceed with certainty on our path of inner transformation living in a positive relationship with the feminine aspects within us.
There is a long tradition of celebrating the divine feminine in many cultures around the world involving the creation of statuettes and effigies of female goddesses. From the most ancient prehistoric mother goddesses to the Greco-Roman pantheon, to the traditions of Celtic, Norse and Egyptian mythology and so on, we find many figures that have been honoured and celebrated all over time.

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