Ceramic Dolls (Tuition Free, 5 Sessions)
Adult Tuition-Free Class | Registration opens Monday, February 9, 2026 8:00 AM EST
This class will briefly explore the history of ceramic doll making on the African continent and the many different ways that dolls are made from clay. Through this practice, you’ll also be introduced to ceramic hand-building techniques and surface decoration with glazes and traditional seashells and beads.
What You Will Learn
- The history and cultural significance of ceramic dolls in Africa
- Various methods of making dolls from clay
- Ceramic hand-building techniques
- Surface decoration using glazes
- Incorporating traditional materials such as seashells and beads
Robin Williams-Turnage
Robin Williams-Turnage is a Philadelphia-based artist and educator whose multifaceted practice is rooted in a consistent African aesthetic. Currently focusing her personal work on ceramics, she creates porcelain tableware and other vessels that reflect this influence. Her dedication to her craft is evident in her roles as an Associate at The Clay Studio and as a beloved teacher, instructing courses on Traditional Nigerian and Ghanaian Pottery at various institutions in Philadelphia. In recent years, Williams-Turnage has actively exhibited her work at The Clay Studio and Fleisher Art Memorial, The Colored Girls Museum, and with The Drummond Art Legacy.