Pottery Demonstration with Abiam Alvarez: Come see Abiam's process, and get an inside look into his work!

Join us for a special demonstration by ceramic artist Abiam Alvarez in conjunction with his solo show! Abiam will demonstarte his process by working on one of his pieces live, while you watch! Get a first hand look at his technique, and the chance to ask him questions about his work!

Clay has always been Abiam’s medium, first playing with modeling clay as a child, then discovering pottery in high school, and from there, ceramic sculpture. He works with ceramic clay because it comes from mud—the earth—and its innate physicality; you have to use your hands to mold it. For Abiam, his artistic practice is always about the clay. 

When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Price: FREE and open to the public, please RSVP here

Location: Cura Contemporary in the Edes Building | 17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA, 95037

Abiam Alvarez is a ceramicist and educator based in Gilroy, California. Abiam is passionate about both pottery and sculpture. His work focuses on creating representational ceramic sculptures of produce, juxtaposed with elements such as vessels, chunks of soil, and tools—symbols of the labor involved in fieldwork. His sculptures honor farm workers by showcasing the fruits of their labor. Most recently, Abiam has been exploring ceramic 3D printing, crafting vessels that emphasize patterns and how glazes interact with those designs. His work has been exhibited extensively in the West Coast, including the Santa Paula Art Museum and Palo Alto Art Center.